Melatonin Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
722
Total Quantity
44.3K
NHS Cost
£21.3K
vs National Avg
+117.1%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 722 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,262 to the NHS. This is 117.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,262 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +117.1% 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.