Melatonin Prescribing at NEWQUAY HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
787
Total Quantity
41.9K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+136.7%
NEWQUAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 787 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,349 to the NHS. This is 136.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 787 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,349 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 787 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +136.7% 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.