Melatonin Prescribing at FERRY ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
521
Total Quantity
6,913
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
FERRY ROAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 521 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,475 to the NHS. This is 56.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,913 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,475 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.