Lorazepam Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
446
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+212.9%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 446 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,442 to the NHS. This is 212.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,971 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,442 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +212.9% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +212.9% 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.