Melatonin Prescribing at WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
608
Total Quantity
36.8K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+82.8%
WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 608 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,063 to the NHS. This is 82.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,812 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,063 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +82.8% 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.