Diazepam Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
903
Total Quantity
31.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+81.3%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 903 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,078 to the NHS. This is 81.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,078 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.3% |
Diazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 498 items |
| Difference | +81.3% 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.