Melatonin Prescribing at SEATON & COLYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
596
Total Quantity
26.5K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+79.2%
SEATON & COLYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 596 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,276 to the NHS. This is 79.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,276 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +79.2% 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.