Melatonin Prescribing at DARLASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
348
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+4.7%
DARLASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 348 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,123 to the NHS. This is 4.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,972 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,123 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +4.7% 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.