Melatonin Prescribing at WEST MERSEA SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
354
Total Quantity
24.5K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
WEST MERSEA SURGERY prescribed 354 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,776 to the NHS. This is 6.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 354 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,776 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 354 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.