Melatonin Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,049
Total Quantity
66.5K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+215.5%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,049 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,080 to the NHS. This is 215.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,049 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,454 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,080 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +215.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,049 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +215.5% 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.