Melatonin Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
197
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-40.8%
PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 197 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,752 to the NHS. This is 40.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,752 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -40.8% 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.