Diazepam Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
596
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+19.7%
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 596 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,180 to the NHS. This is 19.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,465 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,180 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.7% |
Diazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 498 items |
| Difference | +19.7% 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.