Melatonin Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
122
Total Quantity
7,833
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-63.3%
OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 122 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,321 to the NHS. This is 63.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 122 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,833 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,321 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 122 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -63.3% 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.