Escitalopram Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,815
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+537.7%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,815 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,708 to the NHS. This is 537.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,087 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,708 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +537.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +537.7% 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.