Lorazepam Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
249
Total Quantity
5,104
NHS Cost
£638
vs National Avg
+74.7%
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 249 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £638 to the NHS. This is 74.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,104 |
| Total NHS Cost | £638 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.7% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +74.7% 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.