Escitalopram Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
213
Total Quantity
5,677
NHS Cost
£319
vs National Avg
-25.2%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 213 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £319 to the NHS. This is 25.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 213 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £319 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 213 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -25.2% 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.