Melatonin Prescribing at VILLAGE MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
738
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+121.9%
VILLAGE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 738 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,369 to the NHS. This is 121.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 738 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,369 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 738 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +121.9% 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.