Nitrazepam Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

102

Total Quantity

2,002

NHS Cost

£112

vs National Avg

+96.3%

DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 102 items of Nitrazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £112 to the NHS. This is 96.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	102
Total Quantity	2,002
Total NHS Cost	£112
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+96.3%

Nitrazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	102 items
National average per practice	52 items
Difference	+96.3% 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.