Melatonin Prescribing at LAKENHAM SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
218
Total Quantity
9,062
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-34.4%
LAKENHAM SURGERY prescribed 218 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,165 to the NHS. This is 34.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,165 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -34.4% 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.