Escitalopram Prescribing at FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
634
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+122.8%
FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 634 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,092 to the NHS. This is 122.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 634 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,451 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,092 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 634 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +122.8% 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.