Melatonin Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
744
Total Quantity
44.1K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+123.7%
ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE prescribed 744 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,741 to the NHS. This is 123.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 744 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,147 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,741 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 744 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +123.7% 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.