Melatonin Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
490
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+47.4%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 490 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,855 to the NHS. This is 47.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,797 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,855 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +47.4% 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.