Melatonin Prescribing at LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
399
Total Quantity
30.1K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+20%
LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 399 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,298 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 399 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,058 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,298 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 399 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +20% 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.