Melatonin Prescribing at SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,017
Total Quantity
58.1K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+205.8%
SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,017 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,940 to the NHS. This is 205.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,017 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,940 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +205.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,017 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +205.8% 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.