Melatonin Prescribing at WEALDEN RIDGE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
709
Total Quantity
42.9K
NHS Cost
£23.5K
vs National Avg
+113.2%
WEALDEN RIDGE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 709 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,483 to the NHS. This is 113.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,891 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,483 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +113.2% 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.