Melatonin Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
731
Total Quantity
34.6K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+119.8%
LONGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 731 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,183 to the NHS. This is 119.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,585 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,183 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +119.8% 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.