Escitalopram Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
126
Total Quantity
3,542
NHS Cost
£179
vs National Avg
-55.7%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 126 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £179 to the NHS. This is 55.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 126 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,542 |
| Total NHS Cost | £179 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 126 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -55.7% 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.