Melatonin Prescribing at POOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
535
Total Quantity
35.2K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+60.9%
POOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 535 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,122 to the NHS. This is 60.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 535 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,229 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,122 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 535 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +60.9% 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.