Melatonin Prescribing at SUMMERTOWN HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
468
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+40.7%
SUMMERTOWN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 468 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,008 to the NHS. This is 40.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,008 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +40.7% 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.