Melatonin Prescribing at KINGSTON & RICHMOND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
182
Total Quantity
18.4K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
-45.3%
KINGSTON & RICHMOND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST prescribed 182 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,198 to the NHS. This is 45.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 182 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,198 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 182 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -45.3% 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.