Melatonin Prescribing at DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
614
Total Quantity
30.4K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+84.6%
DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 614 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,952 to the NHS. This is 84.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,952 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +84.6% 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.