Lorazepam Prescribing at LEARNING DISABILITIES SERVICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
165
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+15.7%
LEARNING DISABILITIES SERVICE prescribed 165 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,501 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,157 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,501 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.7% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +15.7% 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.