Melatonin Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
590
Total Quantity
41.3K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+77.4%
OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 590 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,884 to the NHS. This is 77.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 590 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,884 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 590 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +77.4% 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.