Melatonin Prescribing at WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
532
Total Quantity
22.2K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+60%
WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 532 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,471 to the NHS. This is 60% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 532 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,471 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 532 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +60% 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.