Melatonin Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
484
Total Quantity
25.3K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
NESTON SURGERY prescribed 484 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,367 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,367 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.