Melatonin Prescribing at THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
588
Total Quantity
35.1K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+76.8%
THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 588 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,071 to the NHS. This is 76.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,071 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +76.8% 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.