Nitrazepam Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,946

NHS Cost

£103

vs National Avg

+42.4%

DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 74 items of Nitrazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £103 to the NHS. This is 42.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	74
Total Quantity	1,946
Total NHS Cost	£103
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+42.4%

Nitrazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	74 items
National average per practice	52 items
Difference	+42.4% 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.