Melatonin Prescribing at NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
406
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+22.1%
NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 406 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,535 to the NHS. This is 22.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 406 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,774 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,535 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 406 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +22.1% 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.