Escitalopram Prescribing at AVONSIDE HEALTH CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
196
Total Quantity
7,539
NHS Cost
£469
vs National Avg
-31.1%

AVONSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 196 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £469 to the NHS. This is 31.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items196
Total Quantity7,539
Total NHS Cost£469
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-31.1%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice196 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference-31.1% vs national average
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.