Diazepam Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,935
Total Quantity
62.8K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+288.5%

PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,935 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,031 to the NHS. This is 288.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
153

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,935
Total Quantity62,806
Total NHS Cost£4,031
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+288.5%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,935 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+288.5% 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.