Melatonin Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
667
Total Quantity
54.0K
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+100.6%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 667 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,846 to the NHS. This is 100.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 667 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,986 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,846 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 667 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +100.6% 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.