Lorazepam Prescribing at DR LOCAL CARE DIRECT OOH

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

214

Total Quantity

2,111

NHS Cost

£844

vs National Avg

+50.1%

DR LOCAL CARE DIRECT OOH prescribed 214 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £844 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	214
Total Quantity	2,111
Total NHS Cost	£844
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+50.1%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	214 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+50.1% 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.