Melatonin Prescribing at SHIREGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
711
Total Quantity
37.1K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+113.8%
SHIREGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 711 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,402 to the NHS. This is 113.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 711 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,129 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,402 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 711 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +113.8% 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.