Melatonin Prescribing at SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
942
Total Quantity
69.9K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+183.3%
SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 942 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,660 to the NHS. This is 183.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 942 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,660 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 942 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +183.3% 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.