Melatonin Prescribing at WITLEY SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
911
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+174%
WITLEY SURGERY prescribed 911 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,903 to the NHS. This is 174% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 911 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,395 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,903 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 911 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +174% 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.