Melatonin Prescribing at DRIGHLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
233
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-29.9%
DRIGHLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 233 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,620 to the NHS. This is 29.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 233 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,693 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,620 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 233 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -29.9% 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.