Melatonin Prescribing at ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,060
Total Quantity
107.9K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+519.5%
ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP prescribed 2,060 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,513 to the NHS. This is 519.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,060 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,859 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,513 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +519.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,060 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +519.5% 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.