Melatonin Prescribing at RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,245
Total Quantity
29.5K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+274.4%
RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,245 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,624 to the NHS. This is 274.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,245 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,501 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,624 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +274.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,245 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +274.4% 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.