Escitalopram Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,586
Total Quantity
46.6K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+457.3%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,586 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,084 to the NHS. This is 457.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,586 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,084 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +457.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,586 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +457.3% 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.