Melatonin Prescribing at THE AVICENNA MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

4,224

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-73.5%

THE AVICENNA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 88 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,195 to the NHS. This is 73.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	88
Total Quantity	4,224
Total NHS Cost	£1,195
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-73.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	88 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-73.5% 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.