Escitalopram Prescribing at BIRCHILLS HEALTH CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
530
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£907
vs National Avg
+86.2%

BIRCHILLS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 530 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £907 to the NHS. This is 86.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45

Prescribing Details

Total Items530
Total Quantity12,733
Total NHS Cost£907
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+86.2%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice530 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+86.2% 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.