Melatonin Prescribing at ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
387
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+16.4%
ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 387 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,750 to the NHS. This is 16.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 387 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,855 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,750 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 387 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +16.4% 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.