Melatonin Prescribing at DORRIDGE SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

128

Total Quantity

10.3K

NHS Cost

£7.0K

vs National Avg

-61.5%

DORRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 128 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,992 to the NHS. This is 61.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	128
Total Quantity	10,253
Total NHS Cost	£6,992
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	-61.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	128 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-61.5% 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.