Melatonin Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
405
Total Quantity
24.3K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 405 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,311 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,256 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,311 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +21.8% 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.