Melatonin Prescribing at RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
437
Total Quantity
33.7K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 437 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,009 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,009 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.