Nitrazepam Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,135

NHS Cost

£117

vs National Avg

+82.8%

THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 95 items of Nitrazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £117 to the NHS. This is 82.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	95
Total Quantity	2,135
Total NHS Cost	£117
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+82.8%

Nitrazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	95 items
National average per practice	52 items
Difference	+82.8% 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.