Melatonin Prescribing at SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,572
Total Quantity
110.0K
NHS Cost
£31.6K
vs National Avg
+372.7%
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,572 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,638 to the NHS. This is 372.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,009 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,638 |
| Presentations | 21 different forms |
| vs National Average | +372.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +372.7% 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.