Melatonin Prescribing at NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

756

Total Quantity

35.4K

NHS Cost

£12.2K

vs National Avg

+127.3%

NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 756 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,200 to the NHS. This is 127.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	756
Total Quantity	35,428
Total NHS Cost	£12,200
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+127.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	756 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+127.3% 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.