Melatonin Prescribing at PERRANPORTH SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
444
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
PERRANPORTH SURGERY prescribed 444 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,620 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 444 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,161 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,620 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 444 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.