Melatonin Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
202
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
-39.3%
PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 202 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,860 to the NHS. This is 39.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,860 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -39.3% 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.