Melatonin Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
616
Total Quantity
37.2K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+85.2%
ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 616 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,665 to the NHS. This is 85.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,234 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,665 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +85.2% 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.