Melatonin Prescribing at LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
464
Total Quantity
34.1K
NHS Cost
£18.2K
vs National Avg
+39.5%
LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 464 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,192 to the NHS. This is 39.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,082 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,192 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +39.5% 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.