Melatonin Prescribing at DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
275
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-17.3%
DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 275 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,373 to the NHS. This is 17.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,584 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,373 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -17.3% vs national average |
Explore More
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.