Lorazepam Prescribing at POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

194

Total Quantity

4,753

NHS Cost

£724

vs National Avg

+36.1%

POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 194 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £724 to the NHS. This is 36.1% 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	194
Total Quantity	4,753
Total NHS Cost	£724
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+36.1%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	194 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+36.1% 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.