Escitalopram Prescribing at GP AT HAND

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,783
Total Quantity
147.1K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+1229.2%

GP AT HAND prescribed 3,783 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,995 to the NHS. This is 1229.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
250

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,783
Total Quantity147,136
Total NHS Cost£9,995
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+1229.2%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,783 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+1229.2% vs national average
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.