Melatonin Prescribing at BRIDGNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

630

Total Quantity

40.8K

NHS Cost

£13.5K

vs National Avg

+89.5%

BRIDGNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 630 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,517 to the NHS. This is 89.5% 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	630
Total Quantity	40,786
Total NHS Cost	£13,517
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+89.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	630 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+89.5% 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.