Lorazepam Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
305
Total Quantity
9,968
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+114%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 305 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,109 to the NHS. This is 114% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 305 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,109 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 305 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +114% 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.