Lorazepam Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
478
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+235.3%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 478 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,674 to the NHS. This is 235.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 478 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,674 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +235.3% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 478 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +235.3% 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.