Melatonin Prescribing at SOUTH LAWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
535
Total Quantity
30.8K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+60.9%
SOUTH LAWN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 535 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,969 to the NHS. This is 60.9% 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
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 535 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,751 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,969 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 535 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +60.9% 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.