Melatonin Prescribing at HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
533
Total Quantity
30.3K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+60.3%
HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 533 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,736 to the NHS. This is 60.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 533 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,736 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 533 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +60.3% 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.