Escitalopram Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
241
Total Quantity
6,001
NHS Cost
£317
vs National Avg
-15.3%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 241 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £317 to the NHS. This is 15.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 241 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,001 |
| Total NHS Cost | £317 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 241 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -15.3% 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.