Melatonin Prescribing at PAPWORTH SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
453
Total Quantity
20.5K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+36.2%
PAPWORTH SURGERY prescribed 453 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,830 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,474 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,830 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +36.2% 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.