Melatonin Prescribing at THE 157 MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
274
Total Quantity
7,493
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-17.6%
THE 157 MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 274 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,528 to the NHS. This is 17.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 274 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,528 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 274 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -17.6% 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.