Melatonin Prescribing at THE WESTWOOD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
436
Total Quantity
18.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+31.1%
THE WESTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 436 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,328 to the NHS. This is 31.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,764 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,328 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +31.1% 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.