Lorazepam Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
345
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+142%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 345 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,095 to the NHS. This is 142% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,095 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +142% 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.