Melatonin Prescribing at WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

147

Total Quantity

11.4K

NHS Cost

£5.0K

vs National Avg

-55.8%

WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 147 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,973 to the NHS. This is 55.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	147
Total Quantity	11,350
Total NHS Cost	£4,973
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-55.8%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	147 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-55.8% 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.