Melatonin Prescribing at WAREHAM SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
201
Total Quantity
8,696
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-39.6%
WAREHAM SURGERY prescribed 201 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,186 to the NHS. This is 39.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,186 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -39.6% vs national average |
Explore More
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.