Melatonin Prescribing at SHEPHERDS BUSH MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
169
Total Quantity
3,335
NHS Cost
£754
vs National Avg
-49.2%

SHEPHERDS BUSH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 169 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £754 to the NHS. This is 49.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items169
Total Quantity3,335
Total NHS Cost£754
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-49.2%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice169 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference-49.2% vs national average
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.