Melatonin Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
323
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
-2.9%
THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 323 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,880 to the NHS. This is 2.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 323 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,880 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 323 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -2.9% 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.