Melatonin Prescribing at WHIPTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
558
Total Quantity
37.0K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+67.8%
WHIPTON SURGERY prescribed 558 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,231 to the NHS. This is 67.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,961 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,231 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +67.8% 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.