Melatonin Prescribing at THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
794
Total Quantity
50.2K
NHS Cost
£23.6K
vs National Avg
+138.8%
THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE prescribed 794 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,565 to the NHS. This is 138.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,565 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +138.8% 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.