Melatonin Prescribing at ST. ANDREW'S SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
903
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£30.3K
vs National Avg
+171.6%
ST. ANDREW'S SURGERY prescribed 903 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,315 to the NHS. This is 171.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,315 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +171.6% 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.