Melatonin Prescribing at THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
838
Total Quantity
35.9K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+152%
THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 838 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,210 to the NHS. This is 152% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,210 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +152% 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.