Lorazepam Prescribing at SARUM HEALTH GROUP

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
179
Total Quantity
4,531
NHS Cost
£606
vs National Avg
+25.6%

SARUM HEALTH GROUP prescribed 179 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £606 to the NHS. This is 25.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items179
Total Quantity4,531
Total NHS Cost£606
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+25.6%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice179 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+25.6% 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.