Melatonin Prescribing at HAUGHTON THORNLEY MEDICAL CENTRES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
634
Total Quantity
38.4K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+90.7%
HAUGHTON THORNLEY MEDICAL CENTRES prescribed 634 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,692 to the NHS. This is 90.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 634 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,692 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 634 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +90.7% 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.