Melatonin Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
144
Total Quantity
8,710
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-56.7%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 144 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,888 to the NHS. This is 56.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 144 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,888 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 144 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -56.7% 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.