Melatonin Prescribing at STOW SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
406
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+22.1%
STOW SURGERY prescribed 406 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,554 to the NHS. This is 22.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 406 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,567 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,554 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 406 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +22.1% 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.