Melatonin Prescribing at MARKET SQUARE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
720
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+116.5%
MARKET SQUARE SURGERY prescribed 720 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,219 to the NHS. This is 116.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,219 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +116.5% 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.