Melatonin Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
779
Total Quantity
37.0K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
+134.3%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 779 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,225 to the NHS. This is 134.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,005 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,225 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +134.3% 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.