Melatonin Prescribing at THE LIMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
417
Total Quantity
20.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+25.4%
THE LIMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 417 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,779 to the NHS. This is 25.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 417 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,063 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,779 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 417 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +25.4% 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.