Melatonin Prescribing at TOWNSEND HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
525
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+57.9%
TOWNSEND HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 525 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,208 to the NHS. This is 57.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 525 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,208 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 525 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +57.9% 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.