Melatonin Prescribing at THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
437
Total Quantity
30.3K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY prescribed 437 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,266 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,266 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.