Melatonin Prescribing at THE RED HOUSE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
575
Total Quantity
30.3K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+72.9%
THE RED HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 575 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,000 to the NHS. This is 72.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,000 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.9% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +72.9% 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.