Melatonin Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
5,866
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-55.2%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 149 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,823 to the NHS. This is 55.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
7
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,866 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,823 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -55.2% 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.