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 Items | 530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,733 |
| Total NHS Cost | £907 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +86.2% 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.