Diazepam Prescribing at DHCFT WAA COMM MH SERVICES

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,853
Total Quantity
35.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+272%

DHCFT WAA COMM MH SERVICES prescribed 1,853 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,549 to the NHS. This is 272% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
209

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,853
Total Quantity35,064
Total NHS Cost£1,549
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+272%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,853 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+272% 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.