Melatonin Prescribing at NIDDERDALE GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
644
Total Quantity
28.6K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+93.7%
NIDDERDALE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 644 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,639 to the NHS. This is 93.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,563 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,639 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +93.7% 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.