Escitalopram Prescribing at FRIARSGATE PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
811
Total Quantity
35.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+185%
FRIARSGATE PRACTICE prescribed 811 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,484 to the NHS. This is 185% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 811 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,484 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 811 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +185% 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.