Temazepam
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
323.2K
NHS Cost
£7.1M
Practices
5,650
Avg per Practice
57
Overview
Temazepam is prescribed by 5,650 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 323,204 items were prescribed at a total cost of £7,120,047 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Hypnotics and anxiolytics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22,579
Jun 2026
20,750
Jun 2026
22,678
Jun 2026
22,105
Jun 2026
21,009
Jun 2026
22,428
Jun 2026
21,125
Jun 2026
21,958
Jun 2026
21,837
Jun 2026
19,312
Jun 2026
20,186
Jun 2026
20,335
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 15.5K | 124 | 125 | +118.2% ▲ |
| S | 12.2K | 147 | 83 | +45.5% ▲ |
| B | 8,136 | 161 | 51 | -11.7% ▼ |
| BN | 7,638 | 69 | 111 | +93.5% ▲ |
| M | 7,638 | 122 | 63 | +9.4% ▲ |
| PE | 7,350 | 76 | 97 | +69.1% ▲ |
| TS | 6,650 | 61 | 109 | +90.6% ▲ |
| CO | 6,553 | 42 | 156 | +172.7% ▲ |
| PO | 6,430 | 63 | 102 | +78.5% ▲ |
| LE | 6,151 | 96 | 64 | +12.1% ▲ |
| NR | 6,141 | 66 | 93 | +62.6% ▲ |
| DE | 5,763 | 71 | 81 | +42.0% ▲ |
| CV | 5,108 | 84 | 61 | +6.3% ▲ |
| L | 4,963 | 101 | 49 | -14.2% ▼ |
| N | 4,921 | 85 | 58 | +1.2% vs avg |
| GU | 4,884 | 51 | 96 | +67.5% ▲ |
| BH | 4,856 | 46 | 106 | +84.6% ▲ |
| BS | 4,830 | 67 | 72 | +26.0% ▲ |
| NG | 4,601 | 104 | 44 | -22.7% ▼ |
| ST | 4,448 | 67 | 66 | +16.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| COLLINGWOOD HEALTH GROUP | 1,078 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 890 |
| WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE | 890 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Hypnotics and anxiolytics
- Paragraph: Hypnotics
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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.