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 Items222
Total Quantity10,465
Total NHS Cost£2,809
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+55.7%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice222 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+55.7% 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.