Melatonin Prescribing at THE WELLS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

986

Total Quantity

42.5K

NHS Cost

£9.2K

vs National Avg

+196.5%

THE WELLS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 986 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,181 to the NHS. This is 196.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	986
Total Quantity	42,549
Total NHS Cost	£9,181
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+196.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	986 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+196.5% 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.