Melatonin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,210
Total Quantity
64.3K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+263.9%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,210 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,554 to the NHS. This is 263.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,210 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,265 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,554 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +263.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,210 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +263.9% 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.