Escitalopram Prescribing at CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
208
Total Quantity
4,936
NHS Cost
£290
vs National Avg
-26.9%

CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 208 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £290 to the NHS. This is 26.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items208
Total Quantity4,936
Total NHS Cost£290
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-26.9%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice208 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference-26.9% vs national average
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.