Melatonin Prescribing at PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
492
Total Quantity
23.4K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+48%
PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 492 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,465 to the NHS. This is 48% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 492 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,407 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,465 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 492 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +48% 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.