Escitalopram Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
695
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+144.2%
DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 695 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,144 to the NHS. This is 144.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 695 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,144 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 695 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +144.2% 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.