Lorazepam Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
175
Total Quantity
5,307
NHS Cost
£951
vs National Avg
+22.8%

UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 175 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £951 to the NHS. This is 22.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items175
Total Quantity5,307
Total NHS Cost£951
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+22.8%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice175 items
National average per practice143 items
Difference+22.8% 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.