Melatonin Prescribing at THE LAURELS SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
832
Total Quantity
42.1K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+150.2%
THE LAURELS SURGERY prescribed 832 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,959 to the NHS. This is 150.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 832 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,125 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,959 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 832 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +150.2% 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.