Lorazepam Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
254
Total Quantity
11.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+78.2%

THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 254 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,594 to the NHS. This is 78.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items254
Total Quantity11,853
Total NHS Cost£1,594
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+78.2%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice254 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+78.2% vs national average
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.