Melatonin Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
715
Total Quantity
45.9K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+115%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 715 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,358 to the NHS. This is 115% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,943 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,358 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +115% 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.