Melatonin Prescribing at SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
966
Total Quantity
59.9K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+190.5%
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 966 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,176 to the NHS. This is 190.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 966 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,949 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,176 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +190.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 966 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +190.5% 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.