Escitalopram Prescribing at BEARSTED

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

454

Total Quantity

13.0K

NHS Cost

£923

vs National Avg

+59.5%

BEARSTED prescribed 454 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £923 to the NHS. This is 59.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	454
Total Quantity	13,020
Total NHS Cost	£923
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+59.5%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	454 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	+59.5% 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.