Nitrazepam Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,184

NHS Cost

£119

vs National Avg

+50.1%

THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 78 items of Nitrazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £119 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	78
Total Quantity	2,184
Total NHS Cost	£119
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+50.1%

Nitrazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	78 items
National average per practice	52 items
Difference	+50.1% 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.