Escitalopram Prescribing at ALVERTHORPE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

116

Total Quantity

2,149

NHS Cost

£139

vs National Avg

-59.2%

ALVERTHORPE prescribed 116 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £139 to the NHS. This is 59.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	116
Total Quantity	2,149
Total NHS Cost	£139
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-59.2%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	116 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-59.2% 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.