Melatonin Prescribing at PHGH DOCTORS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,068
Total Quantity
45.5K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+221.2%
PHGH DOCTORS prescribed 1,068 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,102 to the NHS. This is 221.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,539 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,102 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +221.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +221.2% 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.