Melatonin Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

742

Total Quantity

51.2K

NHS Cost

£28.3K

vs National Avg

+123.1%

RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 742 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,323 to the NHS. This is 123.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	742
Total Quantity	51,166
Total NHS Cost	£28,323
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+123.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	742 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+123.1% 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.