Lorazepam Prescribing at OUSE VALLEY PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

188

Total Quantity

4,275

NHS Cost

£1,000

vs National Avg

+31.9%

OUSE VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 188 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,000 to the NHS. This is 31.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	188
Total Quantity	4,275
Total NHS Cost	£1,000
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+31.9%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	188 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+31.9% 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.