Escitalopram Prescribing at BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
847
Total Quantity
21.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+197.6%
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 847 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,382 to the NHS. This is 197.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 847 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,634 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,382 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +197.6% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 847 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +197.6% 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.