Melatonin Prescribing at LOCKFIELD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,076
Total Quantity
50.0K
NHS Cost
£22.3K
vs National Avg
+223.6%
LOCKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,076 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,346 to the NHS. This is 223.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,076 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,346 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +223.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,076 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +223.6% 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.