Melatonin Prescribing at THE VICARAGE LANE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
321
Total Quantity
8,999
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-3.5%
THE VICARAGE LANE SURGERY prescribed 321 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,545 to the NHS. This is 3.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 321 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,999 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,545 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 321 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -3.5% 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.