Lorazepam Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

230

Total Quantity

7,238

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+61.3%

PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 230 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,099 to the NHS. This is 61.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	230
Total Quantity	7,238
Total NHS Cost	£2,099
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+61.3%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	230 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+61.3% 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.