Melatonin Prescribing at THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT.

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

227

Total Quantity

11.5K

NHS Cost

£4.2K

vs National Avg

-31.7%

THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT. prescribed 227 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,229 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	227
Total Quantity	11,528
Total NHS Cost	£4,229
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	-31.7%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	227 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-31.7% 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.