Escitalopram Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
129
Total Quantity
3,612
NHS Cost
£247
vs National Avg
-54.7%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 129 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £247 to the NHS. This is 54.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 129 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £247 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 129 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -54.7% 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.