Melatonin Prescribing at PARK FARM MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
579
Total Quantity
44.6K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+74.1%
PARK FARM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 579 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,661 to the NHS. This is 74.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 579 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,603 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,661 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 579 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +74.1% 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.