Lorazepam Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
339
Total Quantity
9,507
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+137.8%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 339 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,147 to the NHS. This is 137.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 339 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,147 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.8% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 339 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +137.8% 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.