Escitalopram Prescribing at ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,643
Total Quantity
41.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+477.3%
ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,643 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,995 to the NHS. This is 477.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,803 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,995 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +477.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +477.3% 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.