Melatonin Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
453
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+36.2%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 453 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,903 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,903 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +36.2% 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.