Escitalopram Prescribing at FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
348
Total Quantity
9,844
NHS Cost
£897
vs National Avg
+22.3%
FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 348 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £897 to the NHS. This is 22.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,844 |
| Total NHS Cost | £897 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +22.3% 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.