Melatonin Prescribing at WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
414
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+24.5%
WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 414 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,290 to the NHS. This is 24.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 414 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,039 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,290 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 414 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +24.5% 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.