Melatonin Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,121

Total Quantity

63.1K

NHS Cost

£10.9K

vs National Avg

+237.1%

DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,121 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,905 to the NHS. This is 237.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

115

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,121
Total Quantity	63,130
Total NHS Cost	£10,905
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	+237.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,121 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+237.1% 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.