Melatonin Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,982
Total Quantity
100.8K
NHS Cost
£33.2K
vs National Avg
+496%
SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,982 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,192 to the NHS. This is 496% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,982 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,192 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +496% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,982 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +496% 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.