Escitalopram Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
363
Total Quantity
11.5K
NHS Cost
£990
vs National Avg
+27.5%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 363 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £990 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 363 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £990 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 363 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +27.5% 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.