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 Items170
Total Quantity7,128
Total NHS Cost£1,956
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+19.3%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice170 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+19.3% 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.