Melatonin Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
686
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+106.3%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 686 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,240 to the NHS. This is 106.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,505 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,240 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +106.3% 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.