Melatonin Prescribing at THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

191

Total Quantity

14.8K

NHS Cost

£4.1K

vs National Avg

-42.6%

THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY prescribed 191 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,099 to the NHS. This is 42.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	191
Total Quantity	14,798
Total NHS Cost	£4,099
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	-42.6%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	191 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-42.6% 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.