Melatonin Prescribing at BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR.
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
298
Total Quantity
31.7K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
-10.4%
BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 298 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,132 to the NHS. This is 10.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,695 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,132 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -10.4% 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.