Nitrazepam Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
135
Total Quantity
2,129
NHS Cost
£122
vs National Avg
+159.8%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 135 items of Nitrazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £122 to the NHS. This is 159.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,129 |
| Total NHS Cost | £122 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.8% |
Nitrazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 52 items |
| Difference | +159.8% 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.