Escitalopram Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
500
Total Quantity
15.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+75.7%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 500 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,213 to the NHS. This is 75.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,213 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +75.7% 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.