Melatonin Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,635
Total Quantity
94.8K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+692.4%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,635 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,666 to the NHS. This is 692.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,787 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,666 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +692.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +692.4% 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.