Melatonin Prescribing at PINHOE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,489
Total Quantity
79.1K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+347.8%
PINHOE SURGERY prescribed 1,489 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,347 to the NHS. This is 347.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,347 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +347.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +347.8% 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.