Lorazepam Prescribing at BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
264
Total Quantity
8,364
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+85.2%

BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 264 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,118 to the NHS. This is 85.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items264
Total Quantity8,364
Total NHS Cost£1,118
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+85.2%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice264 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+85.2% 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.