Melatonin Prescribing at NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
197
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-40.8%
NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 197 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,414 to the NHS. This is 40.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,445 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,414 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -40.8% 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.