Melatonin Prescribing at HMC HEALTH HESTON GREAT WEST
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
345
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+3.7%
HMC HEALTH HESTON GREAT WEST prescribed 345 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,245 to the NHS. This is 3.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,082 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,245 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +3.7% 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.