Melatonin Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
753
Total Quantity
26.2K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+126.4%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 753 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,048 to the NHS. This is 126.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,236 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,048 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +126.4% 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.