Lorazepam Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
820
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+475.2%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 820 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,495 to the NHS. This is 475.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
89

Prescribing Details

Total Items820
Total Quantity22,809
Total NHS Cost£5,495
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+475.2%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice820 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+475.2% 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.