Melatonin Prescribing at WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
433
Total Quantity
30.4K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+30.2%
WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 433 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,278 to the NHS. This is 30.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,278 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +30.2% 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.