Escitalopram Prescribing at GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
176
Total Quantity
5,089
NHS Cost
£322
vs National Avg
-38.2%
GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 176 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £322 to the NHS. This is 38.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 176 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,089 |
| Total NHS Cost | £322 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 176 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -38.2% 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.