Melatonin Prescribing at WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
783
Total Quantity
48.4K
NHS Cost
£31.5K
vs National Avg
+135.5%
WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE prescribed 783 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,511 to the NHS. This is 135.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 783 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,352 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,511 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 783 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +135.5% 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.