Oxazepam
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
42.6K
NHS Cost
£195.7K
Practices
2,001
Avg per Practice
21
Overview
Oxazepam is prescribed by 2,001 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 42,638 items were prescribed at a total cost of £195,679 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Hypnotics and anxiolytics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 4,008 | 45 | 89 | +318.3% ▲ |
| TN | 2,459 | 42 | 59 | +174.6% ▲ |
| S | 1,527 | 51 | 30 | +40.4% ▲ |
| FY | 1,212 | 25 | 49 | +127.7% ▲ |
| LS | 1,211 | 29 | 42 | +96.2% ▲ |
| PE | 1,125 | 21 | 54 | +151.6% ▲ |
| WF | 1,065 | 26 | 41 | +92.5% ▲ |
| BN | 1,031 | 32 | 32 | +51.2% ▲ |
| B | 833 | 30 | 28 | +30.5% ▲ |
| DN | 810 | 28 | 29 | +35.7% ▲ |
| BB | 799 | 19 | 42 | +97.7% ▲ |
| CV | 679 | 25 | 27 | +27.7% ▲ |
| CM | 677 | 18 | 38 | +76.5% ▲ |
| LE | 641 | 23 | 28 | +31.0% ▲ |
| LA | 601 | 11 | 55 | +156.3% ▲ |
| TS | 591 | 16 | 37 | +73.2% ▲ |
| TW | 561 | 11 | 51 | +139.4% ▲ |
| IP | 559 | 16 | 35 | +63.8% ▲ |
| SL | 547 | 13 | 42 | +97.7% ▲ |
| L | 541 | 25 | 22 | +1.4% vs avg |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SUMMERHILL SURGERY | 637 |
| LONG SUTTON MEDICAL CTR. | 381 |
| THE CLAYTON MEDICAL CTR. | 369 |
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.