Melatonin Prescribing at RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
374
Total Quantity
26.1K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+12.5%
RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 374 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,649 to the NHS. This is 12.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 374 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,649 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 374 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +12.5% 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.