Diazepam Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,095
Total Quantity
26.5K
NHS Cost
£606
vs National Avg
+119.8%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,095 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £606 to the NHS. This is 119.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,095 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £606 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.8% |
Diazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,095 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 498 items |
| Difference | +119.8% 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.