Melatonin Prescribing at WINCHMORE HILL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

971

Total Quantity

39.3K

NHS Cost

£7.6K

vs National Avg

+192%

WINCHMORE HILL PRACTICE prescribed 971 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,624 to the NHS. This is 192% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

108

Prescribing Details

Total Items	971
Total Quantity	39,254
Total NHS Cost	£7,624
Presentations	10 different forms
vs National Average	+192%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	971 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+192% 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.