Melatonin Prescribing at HIGH OAK SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
463
Total Quantity
25.9K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+39.2%

HIGH OAK SURGERY prescribed 463 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,468 to the NHS. This is 39.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57

Prescribing Details

Total Items463
Total Quantity25,915
Total NHS Cost£8,468
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+39.2%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice463 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+39.2% vs national average
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.