Melatonin Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
670
Total Quantity
31.2K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+101.5%

WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 670 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,625 to the NHS. This is 101.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50

Prescribing Details

Total Items670
Total Quantity31,232
Total NHS Cost£7,625
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+101.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice670 items
National average per practice333 items
Difference+101.5% vs national average
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.