Melatonin Prescribing at OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
422
Total Quantity
36.0K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+26.9%
OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 422 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,833 to the NHS. This is 26.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,833 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +26.9% 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.