Melatonin Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
870
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+161.6%
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 870 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,809 to the NHS. This is 161.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 870 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,423 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,809 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 870 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +161.6% 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.