Escitalopram Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
254
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£588
vs National Avg
-10.8%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 254 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £588 to the NHS. This is 10.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 254 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £588 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 254 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -10.8% 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.