Melatonin Prescribing at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
565
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+69.9%
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 565 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,344 to the NHS. This is 69.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,344 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +69.9% 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.