Lorazepam Prescribing at NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,290

NHS Cost

£656

vs National Avg

-49.5%

NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 72 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £656 to the NHS. This is 49.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	72
Total Quantity	2,290
Total NHS Cost	£656
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-49.5%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	72 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	-49.5% 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.