Melatonin Prescribing at HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
794
Total Quantity
36.5K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+138.8%
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, prescribed 794 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,067 to the NHS. This is 138.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,067 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +138.8% 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.