Melatonin Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,220
Total Quantity
61.6K
NHS Cost
£19.0K
vs National Avg
+266.9%
WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 1,220 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,045 to the NHS. This is 266.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,045 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +266.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +266.9% 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.