Melatonin Prescribing at LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
663
Total Quantity
52.8K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+99.4%
LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 663 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,221 to the NHS. This is 99.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 663 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,781 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,221 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 663 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +99.4% 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.