Lorazepam Prescribing at POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
129
Total Quantity
4,787
NHS Cost
£869
vs National Avg
-9.5%

POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 129 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £869 to the NHS. This is 9.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items129
Total Quantity4,787
Total NHS Cost£869
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-9.5%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice129 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference-9.5% 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.