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 Items | 820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,809 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,495 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +475.2% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +475.2% 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.