Melatonin Prescribing at VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
186
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-44.1%
VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 186 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,526 to the NHS. This is 44.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,334 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,526 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -44.1% 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.