Escitalopram Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
285
Total Quantity
5,873
NHS Cost
£363
vs National Avg
+0.1%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 285 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £363 to the NHS. This is 0.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 285 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £363 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 285 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +0.1% 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.