Diazepam
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
3.9M
NHS Cost
£4.8M
Practices
7,821
Avg per Practice
498
Overview
Diazepam is prescribed by 7,821 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 3,895,489 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,782,528 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Hypnotics and anxiolytics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
342,876
Jun 2026
316,025
Jun 2026
342,986
Jun 2026
330,658
Jun 2026
320,010
Jun 2026
338,687
Jun 2026
316,986
Jun 2026
325,668
Jun 2026
329,049
Jun 2026
294,129
Jun 2026
310,356
Jun 2026
310,292
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 128.8K | 188 | 685 | +37.6% ▲ |
| B | 120.5K | 284 | 424 | -14.8% ▼ |
| L | 104.6K | 164 | 638 | +28.1% ▲ |
| BN | 97.3K | 84 | 1,158 | +132.5% ▲ |
| BS | 88.1K | 85 | 1,036 | +108.0% ▲ |
| LE | 87.7K | 145 | 605 | +21.5% ▲ |
| NE | 87.1K | 154 | 566 | +13.6% ▲ |
| M | 86.7K | 190 | 457 | -8.3% ▼ |
| NR | 82.4K | 77 | 1,070 | +114.8% ▲ |
| DE | 81.2K | 97 | 837 | +68.1% ▲ |
| PE | 77.6K | 102 | 761 | +52.8% ▲ |
| GL | 75.5K | 87 | 868 | +74.2% ▲ |
| NG | 73.2K | 147 | 498 | +0.0% vs avg |
| EX | 73.1K | 66 | 1,107 | +122.3% ▲ |
| WA | 65.6K | 101 | 649 | +30.3% ▲ |
| PO | 63.8K | 70 | 912 | +83.1% ▲ |
| TN | 58.0K | 88 | 659 | +32.3% ▲ |
| CH | 57.9K | 88 | 657 | +32.0% ▲ |
| CV | 57.0K | 137 | 416 | -16.4% ▼ |
| SK | 56.5K | 79 | 715 | +43.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 6,425 |
| WELLBN HEALTHCARE | 5,545 |
| ROSEBANK SURGERY | 5,259 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Hypnotics and anxiolytics
- Paragraph: Anxiolytics
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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.