Melatonin Prescribing at HORFIELD HC
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
340
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+2.2%
HORFIELD HC prescribed 340 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,580 to the NHS. This is 2.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,718 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,580 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +2.2% 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.