Melatonin Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
467
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+40.4%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 467 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,314 to the NHS. This is 40.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,314 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +40.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.