Escitalopram Prescribing at BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
502
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£688
vs National Avg
+76.4%
BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE prescribed 502 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £688 to the NHS. This is 76.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 502 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,298 |
| Total NHS Cost | £688 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 502 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +76.4% 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.