Melatonin Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
288
Total Quantity
21.6K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-13.4%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 288 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,864 to the NHS. This is 13.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 288 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,864 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 288 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -13.4% 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.