Melatonin Prescribing at WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
575
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+72.9%
WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 575 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,690 to the NHS. This is 72.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,593 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,690 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +72.9% 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.