Melatonin Prescribing at HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
578
Total Quantity
28.3K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+73.8%
HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 578 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,968 to the NHS. This is 73.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,331 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,968 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +73.8% 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.