Escitalopram Prescribing at ALRESFORD SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
424
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£786
vs National Avg
+49%
ALRESFORD SURGERY prescribed 424 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £786 to the NHS. This is 49% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £786 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +49% 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.