Melatonin Prescribing at NEWPORT SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
669
Total Quantity
31.2K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+101.2%
NEWPORT SURGERY prescribed 669 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,072 to the NHS. This is 101.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,217 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,072 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +101.2% 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.