Melatonin Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,339
Total Quantity
85.9K
NHS Cost
£27.9K
vs National Avg
+302.7%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,339 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,897 to the NHS. This is 302.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,339 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,897 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +302.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,339 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +302.7% 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.