Escitalopram Prescribing at ASHFIELD SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
487
Total Quantity
25.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+71.1%
ASHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 487 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,359 to the NHS. This is 71.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,359 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +71.1% 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.