Melatonin Prescribing at OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
398
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+19.7%
OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 398 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,423 to the NHS. This is 19.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,423 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +19.7% 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.