Escitalopram Prescribing at HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,174
Total Quantity
65.1K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+663.9%
HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 2,174 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,111 to the NHS. This is 663.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,174 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,148 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,111 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +663.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,174 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +663.9% 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.