Melatonin Prescribing at THE WELLCOME PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
354
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
THE WELLCOME PRACTICE prescribed 354 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,624 to the NHS. This is 6.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 354 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,624 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 354 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.