Melatonin Prescribing at WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-45%
WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES prescribed 183 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,021 to the NHS. This is 45% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,021 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -45% 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.