Melatonin Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
23.2K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+73.2%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 576 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,347 to the NHS. This is 73.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,168 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,347 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +73.2% 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.