Melatonin Prescribing at WINCANTON HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
138
Total Quantity
6,825
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-58.5%
WINCANTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 138 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,638 to the NHS. This is 58.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 138 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,825 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,638 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 138 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -58.5% 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.