Escitalopram Prescribing at FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
500
Total Quantity
15.0K
NHS Cost
£895
vs National Avg
+75.7%
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 500 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £895 to the NHS. This is 75.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £895 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +75.7% 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.