Melatonin Prescribing at WHITWELL SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

3,300

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

-83.2%

WHITWELL SURGERY prescribed 56 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,101 to the NHS. This is 83.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	56
Total Quantity	3,300
Total NHS Cost	£1,101
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-83.2%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	56 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-83.2% 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.