Diazepam Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

944

Total Quantity

25.7K

NHS Cost

£576

vs National Avg

+89.5%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 944 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £576 to the NHS. This is 89.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	944
Total Quantity	25,738
Total NHS Cost	£576
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+89.5%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	944 items
National average per practice	498 items
Difference	+89.5% 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.