Diazepam Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,636
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+228.5%

PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,636 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,481 to the NHS. This is 228.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,636
Total Quantity60,819
Total NHS Cost£1,481
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+228.5%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,636 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+228.5% 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.