Lorazepam Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
326
Total Quantity
6,954
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+128.7%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 326 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,635 to the NHS. This is 128.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 326 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,954 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,635 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.7% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 326 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +128.7% 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.