Diazepam Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
616
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£567
vs National Avg
+23.7%

BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 616 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £567 to the NHS. This is 23.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items616
Total Quantity17,616
Total NHS Cost£567
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+23.7%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice616 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+23.7% 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.