Escitalopram Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
320
Total Quantity
9,517
NHS Cost
£559
vs National Avg
+12.4%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 320 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £559 to the NHS. This is 12.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,517 |
| Total NHS Cost | £559 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +12.4% 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.