Melatonin Prescribing at MERRIDALE MEDICAL CENTRE (RP TEW)
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
460
Total Quantity
31.8K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+38.3%
MERRIDALE MEDICAL CENTRE (RP TEW) prescribed 460 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,878 to the NHS. This is 38.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,826 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,878 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +38.3% 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.