Melatonin Prescribing at OLD STATION SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
889
Total Quantity
72.6K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+167.3%
OLD STATION SURGERY prescribed 889 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,315 to the NHS. This is 167.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 889 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,315 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +167.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 889 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +167.3% 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.