Escitalopram Prescribing at CHEAM GP CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
156
Total Quantity
5,624
NHS Cost
£380
vs National Avg
-45.2%
CHEAM GP CENTRE prescribed 156 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £380 to the NHS. This is 45.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 156 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £380 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 156 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -45.2% 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.