Lorazepam Prescribing at OLDHAM CARE ORGANISATION - NMP

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
80
Total Quantity
2,849
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-43.9%

OLDHAM CARE ORGANISATION - NMP prescribed 80 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,604 to the NHS. This is 43.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items80
Total Quantity2,849
Total NHS Cost£1,604
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-43.9%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice80 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference-43.9% 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.