Diazepam Prescribing at THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
686
Total Quantity
15.6K
NHS Cost
£370
vs National Avg
+37.7%
THE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 686 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £370 to the NHS. This is 37.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £370 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.7% |
Diazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 498 items |
| Difference | +37.7% 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.