Melatonin Prescribing at SLAITHWAITE HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
359
Total Quantity
47.0K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+8%
SLAITHWAITE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 359 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,449 to the NHS. This is 8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 359 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,994 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,449 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 359 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +8% 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.