Lorazepam Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

270

Total Quantity

9,228

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+89.4%

WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 270 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,085 to the NHS. This is 89.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	270
Total Quantity	9,228
Total NHS Cost	£2,085
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+89.4%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	270 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	+89.4% 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.