Nitrazepam Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

538

NHS Cost

£36

vs National Avg

+38.6%

FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 72 items of Nitrazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £36 to the NHS. This is 38.6% 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	72
Total Quantity	538
Total NHS Cost	£36
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+38.6%

Nitrazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	72 items
National average per practice	52 items
Difference	+38.6% 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.