Melatonin Prescribing at THE ALNEY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
864
Total Quantity
28.7K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+159.8%
THE ALNEY PRACTICE prescribed 864 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,902 to the NHS. This is 159.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 864 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,712 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,902 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 864 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +159.8% 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.