Melatonin Prescribing at WHITCHURCH SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
941
Total Quantity
50.3K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+183%
WHITCHURCH SURGERY prescribed 941 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,123 to the NHS. This is 183% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 941 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,123 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 941 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +183% 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.