Melatonin Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
706
Total Quantity
30.2K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+112.3%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 706 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,058 to the NHS. This is 112.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 706 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,222 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,058 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.3% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 706 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +112.3% 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.