Escitalopram Prescribing at AELFGAR SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
356
Total Quantity
8,211
NHS Cost
£524
vs National Avg
+25.1%
AELFGAR SURGERY prescribed 356 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £524 to the NHS. This is 25.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 356 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,211 |
| Total NHS Cost | £524 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 356 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +25.1% 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.