Melatonin Prescribing at PETROC GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
927
Total Quantity
50.8K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+178.8%
PETROC GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 927 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,434 to the NHS. This is 178.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 927 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,434 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 927 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +178.8% 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.