Melatonin Prescribing at MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
621
Total Quantity
44.9K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+86.7%
MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT prescribed 621 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,871 to the NHS. This is 86.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 621 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,871 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 621 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +86.7% 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.