Escitalopram Prescribing at BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
355
Total Quantity
7,896
NHS Cost
£451
vs National Avg
+24.7%

BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE prescribed 355 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £451 to the NHS. This is 24.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items355
Total Quantity7,896
Total NHS Cost£451
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+24.7%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice355 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+24.7% 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.