Melatonin Prescribing at WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
889
Total Quantity
55.2K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+167.3%
WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 889 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,170 to the NHS. This is 167.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 889 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,170 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +167.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 889 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +167.3% 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.