Diazepam Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

192

Total Quantity

2,524

NHS Cost

£134

vs National Avg

-61.5%

FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 192 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £134 to the NHS. This is 61.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	192
Total Quantity	2,524
Total NHS Cost	£134
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-61.5%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	192 items
National average per practice	498 items
Difference	-61.5% 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.