Escitalopram Prescribing at EASTGATE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
15.7K
NHS Cost
£999
vs National Avg
+57.8%
EASTGATE SURGERY prescribed 449 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £999 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,711 |
| Total NHS Cost | £999 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +57.8% 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.