Melatonin Prescribing at LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
263
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-20.9%
LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 263 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,901 to the NHS. This is 20.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,737 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,901 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -20.9% 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.