Melatonin Prescribing at THE LEA SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
461
Total Quantity
23.8K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+38.6%
THE LEA SURGERY prescribed 461 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,330 to the NHS. This is 38.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,811 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,330 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +38.6% 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.