Lorazepam Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
415
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+191.1%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 415 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,034 to the NHS. This is 191.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,999 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,034 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +191.1% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +191.1% 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.