Nitrazepam Prescribing at DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,931

NHS Cost

£161

vs National Avg

+59.7%

DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES prescribed 83 items of Nitrazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £161 to the NHS. This is 59.7% 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	83
Total Quantity	2,931
Total NHS Cost	£161
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+59.7%

Nitrazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	83 items
National average per practice	52 items
Difference	+59.7% 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.