Escitalopram Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
426
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+49.7%
FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 426 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,007 to the NHS. This is 49.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 426 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,183 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,007 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 426 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +49.7% 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.