Melatonin Prescribing at RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
32.8K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+63.9%
RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 545 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,336 to the NHS. This is 63.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,751 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,336 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +63.9% 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.