Melatonin Prescribing at UPTON GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
645
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+94%
UPTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 645 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,289 to the NHS. This is 94% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,157 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,289 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +94% 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.