Melatonin Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,013
Total Quantity
64.1K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+204.6%
JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,013 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,456 to the NHS. This is 204.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,013 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,059 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,456 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +204.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,013 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +204.6% 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.