Melatonin Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
714
Total Quantity
34.2K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+114.7%
THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 714 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,413 to the NHS. This is 114.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 714 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,243 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,413 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 714 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +114.7% 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.