Melatonin Prescribing at MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
721
Total Quantity
51.3K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+116.8%
MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE prescribed 721 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,844 to the NHS. This is 116.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,844 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +116.8% 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.