Melatonin Prescribing at PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
42.2K
NHS Cost
£30.0K
vs National Avg
+66%
PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 552 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,008 to the NHS. This is 66% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,216 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,008 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +66% 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.