Lorazepam Prescribing at KIRKBURTON HEALTH CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
4,350
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+28.4%

KIRKBURTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 183 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,312 to the NHS. This is 28.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items183
Total Quantity4,350
Total NHS Cost£2,312
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+28.4%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice183 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+28.4% 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.