Escitalopram Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
386
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£917
vs National Avg
+35.6%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 386 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £917 to the NHS. This is 35.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,331 |
| Total NHS Cost | £917 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.