Melatonin Prescribing at THE WELBY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
260
Total Quantity
16.8K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-21.8%
THE WELBY PRACTICE prescribed 260 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,971 to the NHS. This is 21.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,805 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,971 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -21.8% 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.