Melatonin Prescribing at LOCKSTOWN PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
862
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+159.2%
LOCKSTOWN PRACTICE prescribed 862 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,138 to the NHS. This is 159.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 862 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,138 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 862 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +159.2% 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.