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 Items715
Total Quantity45,943
Total NHS Cost£14,358
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+115%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice715 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+115% 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.