Melatonin Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+43.4%
ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 477 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,054 to the NHS. This is 43.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,191 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,054 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +43.4% 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.