Melatonin Prescribing at WESTERHAM PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
22.1K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+34.7%
WESTERHAM PRACTICE prescribed 448 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,465 to the NHS. This is 34.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,465 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +34.7% 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.