Diazepam Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
721
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£456
vs National Avg
+44.8%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 721 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £456 to the NHS. This is 44.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,653 |
| Total NHS Cost | £456 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.8% |
Diazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 498 items |
| Difference | +44.8% 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.