Melatonin Prescribing at THE OLD DAIRY HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
643
Total Quantity
22.1K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+93.4%
THE OLD DAIRY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 643 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,298 to the NHS. This is 93.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,055 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,298 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +93.4% 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.