Escitalopram Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
193
Total Quantity
5,215
NHS Cost
£320
vs National Avg
-32.2%
ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 193 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £320 to the NHS. This is 32.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 193 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,215 |
| Total NHS Cost | £320 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 193 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -32.2% 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.