Escitalopram Prescribing at DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
178
Total Quantity
5,880
NHS Cost
£331
vs National Avg
-37.5%
DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES prescribed 178 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £331 to the NHS. This is 37.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 178 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £331 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 178 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -37.5% 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.