Escitalopram Prescribing at ALSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,389

NHS Cost

£123

vs National Avg

-69.8%

ALSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 86 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £123 to the NHS. This is 69.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	86
Total Quantity	2,389
Total NHS Cost	£123
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-69.8%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	86 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-69.8% 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.