Melatonin Prescribing at OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
779
Total Quantity
34.8K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+134.3%
OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 779 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,565 to the NHS. This is 134.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,565 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +134.3% 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.