Melatonin Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,238
Total Quantity
58.2K
NHS Cost
£21.1K
vs National Avg
+272.3%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,238 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,139 to the NHS. This is 272.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,193 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,139 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +272.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +272.3% 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.