Escitalopram Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
474
Total Quantity
11.9K
NHS Cost
£832
vs National Avg
+66.5%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 474 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £832 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,903 |
| Total NHS Cost | £832 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.