Melatonin Prescribing at UPTON VILLAGE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
531
Total Quantity
27.9K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+59.7%
UPTON VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 531 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,946 to the NHS. This is 59.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,867 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,946 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +59.7% 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.