Melatonin Prescribing at POPLARS SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
873
Total Quantity
44.7K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+162.5%
POPLARS SURGERY prescribed 873 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,800 to the NHS. This is 162.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,800 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +162.5% 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.