Melatonin Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,046
Total Quantity
41.7K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+214.6%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,046 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,652 to the NHS. This is 214.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,046 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,712 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,652 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +214.6% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,046 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +214.6% 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.