Melatonin Prescribing at NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,103
Total Quantity
68.4K
NHS Cost
£28.1K
vs National Avg
+231.7%

NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,103 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,064 to the NHS. This is 231.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
90

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,103
Total Quantity68,427
Total NHS Cost£28,064
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+231.7%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,103 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+231.7% vs national average
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.