Melatonin Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,671
Total Quantity
78.6K
NHS Cost
£33.3K
vs National Avg
+402.5%
PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,671 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,329 to the NHS. This is 402.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,586 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,329 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +402.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +402.5% 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.