Melatonin Prescribing at BRIDGE AND MONKSEATON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

948

Total Quantity

37.8K

NHS Cost

£11.9K

vs National Avg

+185.1%

BRIDGE AND MONKSEATON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 948 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,909 to the NHS. This is 185.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	948
Total Quantity	37,795
Total NHS Cost	£11,909
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+185.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	948 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+185.1% 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.