Melatonin Prescribing at NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

475

Total Quantity

37.5K

NHS Cost

£26.7K

vs National Avg

+42.8%

NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 475 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,680 to the NHS. This is 42.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	475
Total Quantity	37,520
Total NHS Cost	£26,680
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+42.8%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	475 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+42.8% 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.