Melatonin Prescribing at THE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
227
Total Quantity
8,537
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-31.7%
THE SURGERY prescribed 227 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,614 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 227 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,537 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,614 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 227 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -31.7% 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.