Melatonin Prescribing at STOKEWOOD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,149
Total Quantity
70.9K
NHS Cost
£24.4K
vs National Avg
+245.5%
STOKEWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,149 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,361 to the NHS. This is 245.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,361 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +245.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +245.5% vs national average |
Explore More
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.