Melatonin Prescribing at THE OLD CHURCH SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

291

Total Quantity

11.9K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

-12.5%

THE OLD CHURCH SURGERY prescribed 291 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,012 to the NHS. This is 12.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	291
Total Quantity	11,914
Total NHS Cost	£3,012
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	-12.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	291 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-12.5% 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.