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 Items500
Total Quantity15,024
Total NHS Cost£895
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+75.7%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice500 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+75.7% vs national average
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.