Melatonin Prescribing at OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,081
Total Quantity
53.5K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+225.1%
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,081 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,416 to the NHS. This is 225.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,081 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,537 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,416 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +225.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,081 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +225.1% 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.