Melatonin Prescribing at NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

182

Total Quantity

8,112

NHS Cost

£4.0K

vs National Avg

-45.3%

NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY prescribed 182 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,000 to the NHS. This is 45.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	182
Total Quantity	8,112
Total NHS Cost	£4,000
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	-45.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	182 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-45.3% 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.