Escitalopram Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
558
Total Quantity
14.7K
NHS Cost
£894
vs National Avg
+96.1%
CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 558 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £894 to the NHS. This is 96.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,697 |
| Total NHS Cost | £894 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +96.1% 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.