Lorazepam Prescribing at HEYWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
62
Total Quantity
3,291
NHS Cost
£522
vs National Avg
-56.5%

HEYWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 62 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £522 to the NHS. This is 56.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items62
Total Quantity3,291
Total NHS Cost£522
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-56.5%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice62 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference-56.5% 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.