Melatonin Prescribing at THE FAMILY SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
112
Total Quantity
8,371
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-66.3%
THE FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 112 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,467 to the NHS. This is 66.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 112 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,371 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,467 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -66.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 112 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -66.3% 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.