Melatonin Prescribing at ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
923
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+177.6%
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 923 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,680 to the NHS. This is 177.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,352 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,680 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +177.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +177.6% 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.