Melatonin Prescribing at WILLENHAL OAK MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
268
Total Quantity
15.1K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-19.4%
WILLENHAL OAK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 268 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,219 to the NHS. This is 19.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,219 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -19.4% 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.