Melatonin Prescribing at BRINNINGTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
894
Total Quantity
46.6K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+168.8%
BRINNINGTON SURGERY prescribed 894 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,380 to the NHS. This is 168.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 894 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,380 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 894 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +168.8% 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.