Lorazepam Prescribing at GREAT BARR PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
188
Total Quantity
6,118
NHS Cost
£812
vs National Avg
+31.9%

GREAT BARR PRACTICE prescribed 188 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £812 to the NHS. This is 31.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items188
Total Quantity6,118
Total NHS Cost£812
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+31.9%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice188 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+31.9% vs national average
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.