Melatonin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,370
Total Quantity
58.2K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+312%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,370 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,776 to the NHS. This is 312% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,229 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,776 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +312% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +312% 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.