Diazepam Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,095
Total Quantity
77.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+521.4%

COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,095 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,780 to the NHS. This is 521.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
242

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,095
Total Quantity77,881
Total NHS Cost£1,780
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+521.4%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,095 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+521.4% 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.