Escitalopram Prescribing at FOUNTAIN PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
173
Total Quantity
7,353
NHS Cost
£674
vs National Avg
-39.2%
FOUNTAIN PRACTICE prescribed 173 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £674 to the NHS. This is 39.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £674 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -39.2% 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.