Citalopram hydrobromide Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,842
Total Quantity
60.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+59.4%

BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,842 items of Citalopram hydrobromide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,530 to the NHS. This is 59.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Citalopram hydrobromide is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
226

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,842
Total Quantity60,252
Total NHS Cost£1,530
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+59.4%

Citalopram hydrobromide Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,842 items
National average per practice1,783 items
Difference+59.4% 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.