Melatonin Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,003
Total Quantity
66.4K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+201.6%
SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,003 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,475 to the NHS. This is 201.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,003 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,376 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,475 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,003 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +201.6% 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.