Lorazepam Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
170
Total Quantity
7,128
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+19.3%
PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 170 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,956 to the NHS. This is 19.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 170 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,956 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.3% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 170 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +19.3% 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.