Melatonin Prescribing at OAKLANDS SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
650
Total Quantity
37.1K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+95.5%
OAKLANDS SURGERY prescribed 650 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,355 to the NHS. This is 95.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,355 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +95.5% 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.