Melatonin Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
365
Total Quantity
19.6K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+9.8%
LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 365 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,128 to the NHS. This is 9.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 365 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,644 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,128 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 365 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +9.8% 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.