Melatonin Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,209
Total Quantity
118.2K
NHS Cost
£58.5K
vs National Avg
+564.3%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,209 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £58,508 to the NHS. This is 564.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £58,508 |
| Presentations | 21 different forms |
| vs National Average | +564.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +564.3% 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.