Lorazepam Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

229

Total Quantity

8,886

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+60.6%

THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 229 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,669 to the NHS. This is 60.6% 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	229
Total Quantity	8,886
Total NHS Cost	£1,669
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+60.6%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	229 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+60.6% 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.