Melatonin Prescribing at HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,083

Total Quantity

64.6K

NHS Cost

£27.5K

vs National Avg

+225.7%

HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,083 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,467 to the NHS. This is 225.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

115

Jul 2026

114

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,083
Total Quantity	64,614
Total NHS Cost	£27,467
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+225.7%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,083 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+225.7% 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.