Escitalopram Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
178
Total Quantity
7,602
NHS Cost
£480
vs National Avg
-37.5%
GP DIRECT prescribed 178 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £480 to the NHS. This is 37.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 178 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,602 |
| Total NHS Cost | £480 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 178 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -37.5% 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.