Melatonin Prescribing at JAMES WIGG PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
911
Total Quantity
73.5K
NHS Cost
£26.8K
vs National Avg
+174%
JAMES WIGG PRACTICE prescribed 911 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,807 to the NHS. This is 174% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 911 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,475 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,807 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 911 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +174% 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.