Lorazepam Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
194
Total Quantity
2,641
NHS Cost
£552
vs National Avg
+36.1%
GP DIRECT prescribed 194 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £552 to the NHS. This is 36.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,641 |
| Total NHS Cost | £552 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.1% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +36.1% 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.