Melatonin Prescribing at SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,026
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£27.5K
vs National Avg
+208.5%
SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,026 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,506 to the NHS. This is 208.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,859 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,506 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +208.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,026 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +208.5% 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.