Melatonin Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,689
Total Quantity
122.9K
NHS Cost
£46.6K
vs National Avg
+407.9%
SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,689 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £46,569 to the NHS. This is 407.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,853 |
| Total NHS Cost | £46,569 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +407.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +407.9% 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.