Melatonin Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
76
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-77.1%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 76 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,993 to the NHS. This is 77.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
2
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 76 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,993 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -77.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 76 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -77.1% 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.