Melatonin Prescribing at SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
462
Total Quantity
20.0K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+38.9%
SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 462 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,612 to the NHS. This is 38.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 462 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,987 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,612 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 462 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +38.9% 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.