Melatonin Prescribing at SHOWELL PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
626
Total Quantity
44.7K
NHS Cost
£19.2K
vs National Avg
+88.3%
SHOWELL PARK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 626 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,200 to the NHS. This is 88.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,741 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,200 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +88.3% 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.