Lorazepam Prescribing at BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
174
Total Quantity
7,284
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+22.1%

BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 174 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,849 to the NHS. This is 22.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items174
Total Quantity7,284
Total NHS Cost£2,849
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+22.1%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice174 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+22.1% vs national average
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.