Escitalopram Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
225
Total Quantity
5,173
NHS Cost
£339
vs National Avg
-20.9%
GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 225 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £339 to the NHS. This is 20.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £339 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -20.9% 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.