Diazepam Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,707
Total Quantity
43.8K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+242.7%
SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,707 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,031 to the NHS. This is 242.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,782 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,031 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +242.7% |
Diazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 498 items |
| Difference | +242.7% 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.