Escitalopram Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
491
Total Quantity
20.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+72.5%
CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 491 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,274 to the NHS. This is 72.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,274 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +72.5% vs national average |
Explore More
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.