Melatonin Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,104
Total Quantity
66.1K
NHS Cost
£24.2K
vs National Avg
+232%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 1,104 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,173 to the NHS. This is 232% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,081 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,173 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +232% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +232% 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.