Diazepam Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,800
Total Quantity
44.1K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+261.4%

OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,800 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,024 to the NHS. This is 261.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
135

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,800
Total Quantity44,109
Total NHS Cost£1,024
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+261.4%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,800 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+261.4% 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.