Melatonin Prescribing at NEW OTTERSHAW SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
222
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-33.2%
NEW OTTERSHAW SURGERY prescribed 222 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,405 to the NHS. This is 33.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,405 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -33.2% 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.