Escitalopram Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

162

Total Quantity

4,571

NHS Cost

£282

vs National Avg

-43.1%

FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 162 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £282 to the NHS. This is 43.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	162
Total Quantity	4,571
Total NHS Cost	£282
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-43.1%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	162 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-43.1% 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.