Melatonin Prescribing at WESTBANK PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
549
Total Quantity
28.5K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+65.1%
WESTBANK PRACTICE prescribed 549 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,663 to the NHS. This is 65.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,663 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +65.1% 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.