Escitalopram Prescribing at COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,225
Total Quantity
52.8K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+330.4%
COWES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,225 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,244 to the NHS. This is 330.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,244 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +330.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +330.4% 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.