Melatonin Prescribing at WALM LANE SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

162

Total Quantity

13.1K

NHS Cost

£4.0K

vs National Avg

-51.3%

WALM LANE SURGERY prescribed 162 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,036 to the NHS. This is 51.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	162
Total Quantity	13,093
Total NHS Cost	£4,036
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	-51.3%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	162 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-51.3% 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.