Diazepam Prescribing at COWES MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,355
Total Quantity
41.7K
NHS Cost
£913
vs National Avg
+172%

COWES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,355 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £913 to the NHS. This is 172% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,355
Total Quantity41,733
Total NHS Cost£913
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+172%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,355 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+172% 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.