Melatonin Prescribing at HEATHFIELDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
22.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+55.8%
HEATHFIELDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 518 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,312 to the NHS. This is 55.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,312 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +55.8% 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.