Melatonin Prescribing at THE LOUGHTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
554
Total Quantity
53.6K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+66.6%
THE LOUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 554 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,311 to the NHS. This is 66.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 554 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,311 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 554 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +66.6% 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.