Lorazepam Prescribing at SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
73
Total Quantity
2,621
NHS Cost
£445
vs National Avg
-48.8%

SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 73 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £445 to the NHS. This is 48.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items73
Total Quantity2,621
Total NHS Cost£445
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-48.8%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice73 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference-48.8% 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.