Melatonin Prescribing at DOVE RIVER
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
140
Total Quantity
7,459
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-57.9%
DOVE RIVER prescribed 140 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,817 to the NHS. This is 57.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,817 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -57.9% 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.