Melatonin Prescribing at SOUTH WIGSTON HEALTH CTR.
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
19.5K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-31.4%
SOUTH WIGSTON HEALTH CTR. prescribed 228 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,610 to the NHS. This is 31.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,511 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,610 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -31.4% 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.