Escitalopram Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
587
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+106.3%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 587 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,488 to the NHS. This is 106.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 587 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,741 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,488 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 587 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +106.3% 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.