Melatonin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
279
Total Quantity
18.5K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-16.1%
RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE prescribed 279 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,481 to the NHS. This is 16.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 279 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,481 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 279 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -16.1% 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.