Escitalopram Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
8,463
NHS Cost
£527
vs National Avg
-6.2%
BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 267 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £527 to the NHS. This is 6.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,463 |
| Total NHS Cost | £527 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -6.2% 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.