Nitrazepam Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

131

Total Quantity

1,938

NHS Cost

£425

vs National Avg

+152.1%

LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 131 items of Nitrazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £425 to the NHS. This is 152.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	131
Total Quantity	1,938
Total NHS Cost	£425
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+152.1%

Nitrazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	131 items
National average per practice	52 items
Difference	+152.1% 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.