Melatonin Prescribing at ORCHARD PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
207
Total Quantity
14.9K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-37.8%
ORCHARD PRACTICE prescribed 207 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,811 to the NHS. This is 37.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,811 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -37.8% 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.