Melatonin Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,137

Total Quantity

57.0K

NHS Cost

£10.8K

vs National Avg

+241.9%

LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,137 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,777 to the NHS. This is 241.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,137
Total Quantity	57,020
Total NHS Cost	£10,777
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+241.9%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,137 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+241.9% 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.