Melatonin Prescribing at RIBBLESDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

178

Total Quantity

9,854

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

-46.5%

RIBBLESDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 178 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,783 to the NHS. This is 46.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	178
Total Quantity	9,854
Total NHS Cost	£1,783
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	-46.5%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	178 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	-46.5% vs national average

Explore More

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.