Melatonin Prescribing at THE BASSINGHAM SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
566
Total Quantity
47.2K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+70.2%
THE BASSINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 566 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,703 to the NHS. This is 70.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,204 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,703 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +70.2% 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.