Melatonin Prescribing at SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
724
Total Quantity
37.1K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+117.7%
SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 724 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,563 to the NHS. This is 117.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,563 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +117.7% 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.