Melatonin Prescribing at NORTHWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
429
Total Quantity
18.8K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+29%
NORTHWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 429 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,578 to the NHS. This is 29% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,792 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,578 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +29% 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.