Melatonin Prescribing at ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
952
Total Quantity
45.3K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+186.3%
ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY prescribed 952 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,917 to the NHS. This is 186.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 952 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,344 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,917 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +186.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 952 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +186.3% 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.