Escitalopram Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
6,020
NHS Cost
£381
vs National Avg
-17.1%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 236 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £381 to the NHS. This is 17.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £381 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -17.1% 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.