Melatonin Prescribing at SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,889
Total Quantity
76.5K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+468.1%
SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,889 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,786 to the NHS. This is 468.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,889 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,786 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +468.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,889 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +468.1% 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.