Nitrazepam Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,578

NHS Cost

£284

vs National Avg

+57.8%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 82 items of Nitrazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £284 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	82
Total Quantity	2,578
Total NHS Cost	£284
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+57.8%

Nitrazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	82 items
National average per practice	52 items
Difference	+57.8% 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.