Melatonin Prescribing at FORDINGBRIDGE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
439
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+32%
FORDINGBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 439 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,484 to the NHS. This is 32% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,367 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,484 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +32% 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.