Escitalopram Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
568
Total Quantity
16.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+99.6%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 568 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,441 to the NHS. This is 99.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 568 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,441 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.6% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 568 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +99.6% 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.