Melatonin Prescribing at THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,530
Total Quantity
65.4K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+360.1%
THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY prescribed 1,530 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,188 to the NHS. This is 360.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,188 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +360.1% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +360.1% 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.