Melatonin Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
488
Total Quantity
21.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+46.8%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 488 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,166 to the NHS. This is 46.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,891 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,166 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +46.8% 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.