Melatonin Prescribing at WOODLANDS FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
955
Total Quantity
63.0K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+187.2%
WOODLANDS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 955 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,097 to the NHS. This is 187.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 955 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,097 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +187.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 955 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +187.2% 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.