Melatonin Prescribing at TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

192

Total Quantity

10.4K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

-42.3%

TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 192 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,145 to the NHS. This is 42.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	192
Total Quantity	10,382
Total NHS Cost	£1,145
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-42.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	192 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-42.3% 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.