Diazepam Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,420
Total Quantity
27.4K
NHS Cost
£724
vs National Avg
+185.1%

LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,420 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £724 to the NHS. This is 185.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
112

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,420
Total Quantity27,371
Total NHS Cost£724
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+185.1%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,420 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+185.1% 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.