Melatonin Prescribing at STOKE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
31.6K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+110.5%
STOKE SURGERY prescribed 700 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,211 to the NHS. This is 110.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,211 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +110.5% 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.