Escitalopram Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
185
Total Quantity
5,845
NHS Cost
£341
vs National Avg
-35%
FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 185 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £341 to the NHS. This is 35% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,845 |
| Total NHS Cost | £341 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -35% 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.