Melatonin Prescribing at THURROCK HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
553
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+66.3%
THURROCK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 553 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,207 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 553 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,207 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 553 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +66.3% 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.