Melatonin Prescribing at SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
42.3K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+73.2%
SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 576 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,098 to the NHS. This is 73.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,333 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,098 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +73.2% 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.