Escitalopram Prescribing at ASHURST PRIMARY CARE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
218
Total Quantity
6,468
NHS Cost
£444
vs National Avg
-23.4%
ASHURST PRIMARY CARE prescribed 218 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £444 to the NHS. This is 23.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £444 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -23.4% 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.