Lorazepam Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
222
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+55.7%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 222 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,809 to the NHS. This is 55.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,465 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,809 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.7% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +55.7% 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.