Melatonin Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
519
Total Quantity
21.4K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+56.1%
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 519 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,448 to the NHS. This is 56.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,448 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +56.1% 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.