Escitalopram Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,013
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+255.9%

BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,013 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,158 to the NHS. This is 255.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,013
Total Quantity26,884
Total NHS Cost£2,158
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+255.9%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,013 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+255.9% vs national average
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.