Melatonin Prescribing at THE LECKHAMPTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
531
Total Quantity
21.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+59.7%
THE LECKHAMPTON SURGERY prescribed 531 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,702 to the NHS. This is 59.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,702 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +59.7% 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.