Melatonin Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
378
Total Quantity
26.1K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+13.7%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 378 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,415 to the NHS. This is 13.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,415 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +13.7% 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.