Melatonin Prescribing at RUSKINGTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
455
Total Quantity
43.4K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+36.8%
RUSKINGTON SURGERY prescribed 455 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,520 to the NHS. This is 36.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,520 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +36.8% 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.