Lorazepam Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
412
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+189%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 412 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,980 to the NHS. This is 189% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,980 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +189% 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.