Melatonin Prescribing at OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
633
Total Quantity
30.7K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+90.4%
OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2 prescribed 633 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,715 to the NHS. This is 90.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,711 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,715 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +90.4% 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.