Melatonin Prescribing at LITTLEBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
600
Total Quantity
28.1K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+80.4%
LITTLEBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 600 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,926 to the NHS. This is 80.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 600 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,097 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,926 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 600 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +80.4% 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.