Lorazepam Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
263
Total Quantity
5,800
NHS Cost
£908
vs National Avg
+84.5%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 263 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £908 to the NHS. This is 84.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £908 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.5% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +84.5% 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.