Melatonin Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
624
Total Quantity
33.0K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+87.6%
PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 624 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,584 to the NHS. This is 87.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,034 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,584 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +87.6% 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.