Lorazepam Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

262

Total Quantity

9,294

NHS Cost

£4.5K

vs National Avg

+83.8%

RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE prescribed 262 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,544 to the NHS. This is 83.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	262
Total Quantity	9,294
Total NHS Cost	£4,544
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+83.8%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	262 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+83.8% 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.