Melatonin Prescribing at WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
482
Total Quantity
24.4K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+44.9%
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES prescribed 482 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,080 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,448 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,080 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +44.9% 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.