Diazepam Prescribing at LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,492
Total Quantity
39.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+199.5%

LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,492 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,171 to the NHS. This is 199.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
127

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,492
Total Quantity39,273
Total NHS Cost£2,171
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+199.5%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,492 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+199.5% 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.