Lorazepam Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

196

Total Quantity

4,151

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+37.5%

THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 196 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,200 to the NHS. This is 37.5% 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	196
Total Quantity	4,151
Total NHS Cost	£1,200
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+37.5%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	196 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+37.5% 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.