Melatonin Prescribing at OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
540
Total Quantity
34.6K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+62.4%
OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 540 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,976 to the NHS. This is 62.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 540 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,976 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 540 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +62.4% 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.