Melatonin Prescribing at ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
842
Total Quantity
57.0K
NHS Cost
£21.3K
vs National Avg
+153.2%
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 842 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,320 to the NHS. This is 153.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 842 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,320 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 842 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +153.2% 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.