Melatonin Prescribing at THORNTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
178
Total Quantity
8,189
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-46.5%
THORNTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 178 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,353 to the NHS. This is 46.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 178 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,353 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 178 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -46.5% 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.