Melatonin Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

229

Total Quantity

13.9K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

-31.1%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 229 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,253 to the NHS. This is 31.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	229
Total Quantity	13,887
Total NHS Cost	£2,253
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	-31.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	229 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-31.1% 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.