Lorazepam Prescribing at PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
180
Total Quantity
5,898
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+26.3%
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 180 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,189 to the NHS. This is 26.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,898 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,189 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.3% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +26.3% 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.