Diazepam Prescribing at PORTSLADE HEALTH CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,667
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+234.7%

PORTSLADE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,667 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,092 to the NHS. This is 234.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,667
Total Quantity48,733
Total NHS Cost£1,092
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+234.7%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,667 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+234.7% 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.