Melatonin Prescribing at LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,353
Total Quantity
74.7K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+306.9%

LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,353 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,254 to the NHS. This is 306.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
121

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,353
Total Quantity74,707
Total NHS Cost£11,254
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+306.9%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,353 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+306.9% 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.