Melatonin Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
508
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+52.8%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 508 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,560 to the NHS. This is 52.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,560 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +52.8% 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.