Escitalopram Prescribing at HANFORD GP

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

177

Total Quantity

5,978

NHS Cost

£550

vs National Avg

-37.8%

HANFORD GP prescribed 177 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £550 to the NHS. This is 37.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	177
Total Quantity	5,978
Total NHS Cost	£550
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-37.8%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	177 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-37.8% 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.