Escitalopram Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
660
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+131.9%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 660 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,135 to the NHS. This is 131.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 660 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,135 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 660 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +131.9% 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.