Melatonin Prescribing at PORTSLADE HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,630
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+390.2%
PORTSLADE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,630 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,261 to the NHS. This is 390.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,261 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +390.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +390.2% 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.