Lorazepam Prescribing at OAKESWELL HEALTH CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
525
Total Quantity
14.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+268.3%
OAKESWELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 525 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,181 to the NHS. This is 268.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 525 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,181 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +268.3% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 525 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +268.3% 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.