Melatonin Prescribing at HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,016
Total Quantity
115.5K
NHS Cost
£40.8K
vs National Avg
+506.3%
HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,016 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £40,787 to the NHS. This is 506.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,016 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £40,787 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +506.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,016 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +506.3% 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.