Melatonin Prescribing at ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
578
Total Quantity
29.9K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+73.8%
ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 578 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,569 to the NHS. This is 73.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,865 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,569 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +73.8% 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.