Lorazepam Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

360

Total Quantity

13.2K

NHS Cost

£3.9K

vs National Avg

+152.5%

THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 360 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,892 to the NHS. This is 152.5% 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	360
Total Quantity	13,222
Total NHS Cost	£3,892
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+152.5%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	360 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+152.5% 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.