Melatonin Prescribing at NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
624
Total Quantity
28.3K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+87.6%
NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 624 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,418 to the NHS. This is 87.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,418 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +87.6% 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.