Melatonin Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,154
Total Quantity
84.5K
NHS Cost
£31.8K
vs National Avg
+247%
STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,154 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,794 to the NHS. This is 247% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,503 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,794 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +247% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +247% 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.