Melatonin Prescribing at WOOD LANE MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

281

Total Quantity

13.7K

NHS Cost

£4.8K

vs National Avg

-15.5%

WOOD LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 281 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,822 to the NHS. This is 15.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	281
Total Quantity	13,721
Total NHS Cost	£4,822
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	-15.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	281 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-15.5% 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.