Melatonin Prescribing at WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
550
Total Quantity
30.6K
NHS Cost
£25.1K
vs National Avg
+65.4%
WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 550 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,125 to the NHS. This is 65.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,575 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,125 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +65.4% 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.