Lorazepam Prescribing at CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

261

Total Quantity

9,596

NHS Cost

£2.4K

vs National Avg

+83.1%

CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 261 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,428 to the NHS. This is 83.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	261
Total Quantity	9,596
Total NHS Cost	£2,428
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+83.1%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	261 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+83.1% 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.