Melatonin Prescribing at POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
864
Total Quantity
61.2K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+159.8%
POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 864 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,443 to the NHS. This is 159.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 864 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,165 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,443 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 864 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +159.8% 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.