Melatonin Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,061

Total Quantity

85.8K

NHS Cost

£22.4K

vs National Avg

+219.1%

THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 1,061 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,354 to the NHS. This is 219.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,061
Total Quantity	85,793
Total NHS Cost	£22,354
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+219.1%

Melatonin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,061 items
National average per practice	333 items
Difference	+219.1% 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.