Lorazepam Prescribing at WEM AND PREES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

271

Total Quantity

11.5K

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

+90.1%

WEM AND PREES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 271 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,166 to the NHS. This is 90.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	271
Total Quantity	11,466
Total NHS Cost	£3,166
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+90.1%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	271 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+90.1% 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.