Melatonin Prescribing at THE FOREST SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
318
Total Quantity
9,777
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-4.4%
THE FOREST SURGERY prescribed 318 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,195 to the NHS. This is 4.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,195 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -4.4% 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.