Melatonin Prescribing at THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
622
Total Quantity
42.4K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+87%
THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 622 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,535 to the NHS. This is 87% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 622 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,535 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 622 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +87% 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.