Melatonin Prescribing at THE WRITTLE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
515
Total Quantity
28.9K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+54.9%
THE WRITTLE SURGERY prescribed 515 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,400 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,875 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,400 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.