Melatonin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
428
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+28.7%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 428 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,775 to the NHS. This is 28.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,775 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +28.7% 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.