Melatonin Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
896
Total Quantity
51.1K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+169.4%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 896 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,749 to the NHS. This is 169.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 896 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,086 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,749 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.4% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 896 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +169.4% 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.