Melatonin Prescribing at LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
595
Total Quantity
49.2K
NHS Cost
£20.5K
vs National Avg
+78.9%
LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY prescribed 595 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,518 to the NHS. This is 78.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 595 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,207 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,518 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 595 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +78.9% 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.