Lorazepam Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
98
Total Quantity
2,588
NHS Cost
£577
vs National Avg
-31.3%

LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 98 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £577 to the NHS. This is 31.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items98
Total Quantity2,588
Total NHS Cost£577
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-31.3%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice98 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference-31.3% 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.