Melatonin Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
454
Total Quantity
30.3K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+36.5%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 454 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,343 to the NHS. This is 36.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 454 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,321 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,343 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 454 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +36.5% 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.