Melatonin Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,281
Total Quantity
61.7K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+285.2%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 1,281 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,150 to the NHS. This is 285.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,150 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +285.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +285.2% 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.