Melatonin Prescribing at LINTHORPE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
661
Total Quantity
32.5K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+98.8%
LINTHORPE SURGERY prescribed 661 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,232 to the NHS. This is 98.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 661 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,503 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,232 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 661 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +98.8% vs national average |
Explore More
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.