Melatonin Prescribing at HEARTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
669
Total Quantity
46.9K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+101.2%
HEARTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 669 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,372 to the NHS. This is 101.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,904 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,372 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +101.2% 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.