Melatonin Prescribing at OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
563
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+69.3%
OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 563 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,510 to the NHS. This is 69.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 563 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,863 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,510 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 563 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +69.3% 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.