Melatonin Prescribing at PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
684
Total Quantity
35.6K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+105.7%
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 684 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,555 to the NHS. This is 105.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,645 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,555 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +105.7% 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.