Lorazepam Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE

Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

109

Total Quantity

2,977

NHS Cost

£772

vs National Avg

-23.5%

WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 109 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £772 to the NHS. This is 23.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	109
Total Quantity	2,977
Total NHS Cost	£772
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-23.5%

Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	109 items
National average per practice	143 items
Difference	-23.5% 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.