Melatonin Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
674
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£25.1K
vs National Avg
+102.7%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 674 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,054 to the NHS. This is 102.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 674 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,054 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 674 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +102.7% 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.