Melatonin Prescribing at EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
833
Total Quantity
39.5K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+150.5%
EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 833 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,082 to the NHS. This is 150.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 833 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,527 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,082 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 833 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +150.5% 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.