Escitalopram Prescribing at FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,471
Total Quantity
42.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+416.9%

FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,471 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,805 to the NHS. This is 416.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,471
Total Quantity42,758
Total NHS Cost£2,805
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+416.9%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,471 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+416.9% 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.