Melatonin Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
573
Total Quantity
69.8K
NHS Cost
£39.5K
vs National Avg
+72.3%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 573 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £39,512 to the NHS. This is 72.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 573 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £39,512 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 573 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +72.3% 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.