Melatonin Prescribing at THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
409
Total Quantity
24.5K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+23%
THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 409 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,113 to the NHS. This is 23% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 409 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,511 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,113 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 409 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +23% 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.