Lorazepam Prescribing at MERSEYCARE NHS TRUST
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
52
Total Quantity
1,148
NHS Cost
£184
vs National Avg
-63.5%
MERSEYCARE NHS TRUST prescribed 52 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £184 to the NHS. This is 63.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 52 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,148 |
| Total NHS Cost | £184 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.5% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 52 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | -63.5% 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.