Escitalopram Prescribing at BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
208
Total Quantity
4,237
NHS Cost
£266
vs National Avg
-26.9%
BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 208 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £266 to the NHS. This is 26.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,237 |
| Total NHS Cost | £266 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -26.9% 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.