Lorazepam Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
124
Total Quantity
6,546
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
-13%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 124 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,741 to the NHS. This is 13% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,741 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | -13% 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.