Melatonin Prescribing at THE WATERFRONT SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
423
Total Quantity
33.8K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+27.2%
THE WATERFRONT SURGERY prescribed 423 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,163 to the NHS. This is 27.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,163 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +27.2% 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.