Melatonin Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
451
Total Quantity
22.3K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+35.6%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 451 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,553 to the NHS. This is 35.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,553 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.