Lorazepam Prescribing at KIRKBY COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE (3)

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
188
Total Quantity
5,476
NHS Cost
£766
vs National Avg
+31.9%

KIRKBY COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE (3) prescribed 188 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £766 to the NHS. This is 31.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items188
Total Quantity5,476
Total NHS Cost£766
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+31.9%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice188 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+31.9% 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.