Melatonin Prescribing at NEWTONS PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,021
Total Quantity
51.2K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+207%
NEWTONS PRACTICE prescribed 1,021 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,808 to the NHS. This is 207% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,247 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,808 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +207% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,021 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +207% 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.