Melatonin Prescribing at WOODCHURCH SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
287
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-13.7%
WOODCHURCH SURGERY prescribed 287 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,257 to the NHS. This is 13.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,257 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -13.7% 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.