Escitalopram Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
906
Total Quantity
19.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+218.3%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 906 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,265 to the NHS. This is 218.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 906 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,817 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,265 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +218.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 906 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +218.3% 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.