Melatonin Prescribing at LACHE HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
484
Total Quantity
26.7K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
LACHE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 484 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,654 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,663 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,654 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.