Melatonin Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,265
Total Quantity
93.6K
NHS Cost
£27.5K
vs National Avg
+280.4%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,265 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,515 to the NHS. This is 280.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,587 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,515 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +280.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +280.4% 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.