Melatonin Prescribing at THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
362
Total Quantity
14.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+8.9%
THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE prescribed 362 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,893 to the NHS. This is 8.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,017 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,893 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +8.9% 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.