Melatonin Prescribing at WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
877
Total Quantity
66.2K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+163.7%
WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY prescribed 877 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,073 to the NHS. This is 163.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,159 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,073 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +163.7% 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.