Escitalopram Prescribing at AVENHAM SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
427
Total Quantity
8,603
NHS Cost
£591
vs National Avg
+50%
AVENHAM SURGERY prescribed 427 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £591 to the NHS. This is 50% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 427 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,603 |
| Total NHS Cost | £591 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 427 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +50% 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.