Lorazepam Prescribing at FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,443

NHS Cost

£688

vs National Avg

-42.5%

FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH prescribed 82 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £688 to the NHS. This is 42.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	82
Total Quantity	1,443
Total NHS Cost	£688
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-42.5%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	82 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	-42.5% 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.