Diazepam Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,717
Total Quantity
56.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+244.7%

WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,717 items of Diazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,217 to the NHS. This is 244.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Diazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,717
Total Quantity56,577
Total NHS Cost£1,217
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+244.7%

Diazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,717 items
National average per practice498 items
Difference+244.7% 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.