Melatonin Prescribing at WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
820
Total Quantity
39.6K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+146.6%
WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 820 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,288 to the NHS. This is 146.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,567 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,288 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +146.6% 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.