Melatonin Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
741
Total Quantity
20.1K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+122.8%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 741 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,434 to the NHS. This is 122.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,118 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,434 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +122.8% 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.