Escitalopram
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
2.0M
NHS Cost
£4.4M
Practices
6,968
Avg per Practice
285
Overview
Escitalopram is prescribed by 6,968 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,983,124 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,354,380 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Antidepressant drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163,217
Jun 2026
152,819
Jun 2026
166,666
Jun 2026
160,152
Jun 2026
158,202
Jun 2026
168,682
Jun 2026
163,130
Jun 2026
167,475
Jun 2026
172,776
Jun 2026
154,904
Jun 2026
167,258
Jun 2026
166,324
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 55.7K | 180 | 310 | +8.8% ▲ |
| NR | 55.7K | 74 | 753 | +164.7% ▲ |
| TN | 55.3K | 74 | 747 | +162.4% ▲ |
| PE | 49.2K | 92 | 535 | +87.8% ▲ |
| B | 48.7K | 262 | 186 | -34.8% ▼ |
| PO | 48.5K | 65 | 746 | +162.0% ▲ |
| BN | 43.0K | 77 | 558 | +96.1% ▲ |
| NE | 38.9K | 140 | 278 | -2.5% ▼ |
| CT | 38.6K | 48 | 804 | +182.6% ▲ |
| ME | 38.4K | 65 | 590 | +107.4% ▲ |
| SN | 36.9K | 47 | 786 | +176.0% ▲ |
| GU | 36.7K | 67 | 549 | +92.7% ▲ |
| SW | 36.6K | 117 | 313 | +9.9% ▲ |
| BS | 35.8K | 81 | 443 | +55.5% ▲ |
| CV | 34.9K | 116 | 301 | +5.8% ▲ |
| NN | 34.6K | 68 | 508 | +78.6% ▲ |
| S | 34.5K | 165 | 209 | -26.4% ▼ |
| L | 34.5K | 144 | 240 | -15.7% ▼ |
| NG | 34.3K | 138 | 248 | -12.8% ▼ |
| TS | 32.0K | 73 | 438 | +54.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MUNRO MEDICAL CENTRE | 5,979 |
| WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE | 4,503 |
| BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE | 4,185 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Antidepressant drugs
- Paragraph: Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
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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.