Melatonin Prescribing at LITCHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
534
Total Quantity
7,950
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+60.6%
LITCHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 534 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,901 to the NHS. This is 60.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 534 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,901 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 534 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +60.6% 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.