Melatonin Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

231

Total Quantity

10.0K

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

-30.5%

LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 231 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,955 to the NHS. This is 30.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	231
Total Quantity	10,024
Total NHS Cost	£1,955
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	-30.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	231 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-30.5% 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.