Lorazepam Prescribing at BYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
175
Total Quantity
4,344
NHS Cost
£647
vs National Avg
+22.8%

BYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 175 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £647 to the NHS. This is 22.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items175
Total Quantity4,344
Total NHS Cost£647
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+22.8%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice175 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+22.8% 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.