Lorazepam Prescribing at BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

159

Total Quantity

4,586

NHS Cost

£948

vs National Avg

+11.5%

BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 159 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £948 to the NHS. This is 11.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	159
Total Quantity	4,586
Total NHS Cost	£948
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+11.5%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	159 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+11.5% 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.