Lorazepam Prescribing at HUC - SOMERSET IUC OOH

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
56
Total Quantity
1,182
NHS Cost
£708
vs National Avg
-60.7%

HUC - SOMERSET IUC OOH prescribed 56 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £708 to the NHS. This is 60.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items56
Total Quantity1,182
Total NHS Cost£708
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-60.7%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice56 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference-60.7% 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.