Melatonin Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
458
Total Quantity
23.9K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+37.7%
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 458 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,760 to the NHS. This is 37.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,760 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +37.7% 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.