Melatonin Prescribing at THE DAWES FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
170
Total Quantity
11.1K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-48.9%
THE DAWES FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 170 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,928 to the NHS. This is 48.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 170 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,076 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,928 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 170 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -48.9% 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.