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 Items1,026
Total Quantity53,859
Total NHS Cost£27,506
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+208.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,026 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+208.5% 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.