Melatonin Prescribing at SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

219

Total Quantity

11.2K

NHS Cost

£4.5K

vs National Avg

-34.1%

SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 219 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,523 to the NHS. This is 34.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	219
Total Quantity	11,237
Total NHS Cost	£4,523
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-34.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	219 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-34.1% 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.