Melatonin Prescribing at THE DULWICH MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
375
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+12.8%
THE DULWICH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 375 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,140 to the NHS. This is 12.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 375 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,140 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 375 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +12.8% 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.