Melatonin Prescribing at WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
389
Total Quantity
32.0K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+17%
WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 389 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,799 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,971 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,799 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +17% 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.