Melatonin Prescribing at THE ALEXANDRA SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

166

Total Quantity

7,220

NHS Cost

£4.6K

vs National Avg

-50.1%

THE ALEXANDRA SURGERY prescribed 166 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,628 to the NHS. This is 50.1% 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	166
Total Quantity	7,220
Total NHS Cost	£4,628
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	-50.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	166 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-50.1% 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.