Lorazepam Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
296
Total Quantity
7,598
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+107.6%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 296 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,654 to the NHS. This is 107.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,654 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.6% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +107.6% 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.