Melatonin Prescribing at BLACK TORRINGTON SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

507

Total Quantity

19.7K

NHS Cost

£4.3K

vs National Avg

+52.5%

BLACK TORRINGTON SURGERY prescribed 507 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,304 to the NHS. This is 52.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	507
Total Quantity	19,730
Total NHS Cost	£4,304
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	+52.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	507 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+52.5% 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.