Melatonin Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,778
Total Quantity
90.8K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+434.7%

LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,778 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,914 to the NHS. This is 434.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
144

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,778
Total Quantity90,829
Total NHS Cost£18,914
Presentations18 different forms
vs National Average+434.7%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,778 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+434.7% vs national average
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.