Lorazepam Prescribing at COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE SERVICES

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

109

Total Quantity

2,731

NHS Cost

£749

vs National Avg

-23.5%

COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE SERVICES prescribed 109 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £749 to the NHS. This is 23.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	109
Total Quantity	2,731
Total NHS Cost	£749
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-23.5%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	109 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	-23.5% 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.