Melatonin Prescribing at WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
699
Total Quantity
36.5K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+110.2%
WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 699 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,437 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 699 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,457 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,437 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 699 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +110.2% 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.