Melatonin Prescribing at LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
930
Total Quantity
45.1K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+179.7%
LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 930 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,018 to the NHS. This is 179.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,091 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,018 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +179.7% 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.