Melatonin Prescribing at WHITTAKER LANE MED CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
20.4K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+20.6%
WHITTAKER LANE MED CENTRE prescribed 401 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,236 to the NHS. This is 20.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,236 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +20.6% 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.