Melatonin Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
219
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-34.1%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 219 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,370 to the NHS. This is 34.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 219 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,370 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 219 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -34.1% 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.