Lorazepam Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
330
Total Quantity
11.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+131.5%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 330 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,391 to the NHS. This is 131.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 330 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,887 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,391 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.5% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 330 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +131.5% 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.