Melatonin Prescribing at THE MEDIC CARE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-48.3%
THE MEDIC CARE SURGERY prescribed 172 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,729 to the NHS. This is 48.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 172 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,162 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,729 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 172 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -48.3% 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.