Melatonin Prescribing at LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,163
Total Quantity
74.5K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+249.7%
LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,163 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,850 to the NHS. This is 249.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,163 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,850 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +249.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,163 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +249.7% 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.