Lorazepam Prescribing at STAPENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

255

Total Quantity

9,728

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+78.9%

STAPENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 255 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,808 to the NHS. This is 78.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	255
Total Quantity	9,728
Total NHS Cost	£1,808
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+78.9%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	255 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+78.9% 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.