Escitalopram Prescribing at HAMSTREET SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
323
Total Quantity
9,366
NHS Cost
£840
vs National Avg
+13.5%
HAMSTREET SURGERY prescribed 323 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £840 to the NHS. This is 13.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 323 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £840 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 323 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +13.5% 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.