Melatonin Prescribing at PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
610
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+83.4%
PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 610 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,542 to the NHS. This is 83.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 610 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,542 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 610 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +83.4% 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.