Melatonin Prescribing at THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
728
Total Quantity
49.7K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+118.9%
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 728 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,239 to the NHS. This is 118.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,239 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +118.9% 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.