Melatonin Prescribing at KIRTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
493
Total Quantity
26.6K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+48.3%
KIRTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 493 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,817 to the NHS. This is 48.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 493 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,817 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 493 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +48.3% 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.