Lorazepam Prescribing at DDES CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
242
Total Quantity
6,756
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+69.8%

DDES CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 242 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,552 to the NHS. This is 69.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items242
Total Quantity6,756
Total NHS Cost£1,552
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+69.8%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice242 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+69.8% 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.