Melatonin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
103
Total Quantity
6,450
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-69%
RIVERSIDE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 103 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,799 to the NHS. This is 69% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,799 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -69% 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.