Escitalopram Prescribing at HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,099

Total Quantity

46.6K

NHS Cost

£3.7K

vs National Avg

+286.1%

HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,099 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,748 to the NHS. This is 286.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

113

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,099
Total Quantity	46,621
Total NHS Cost	£3,748
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	+286.1%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,099 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	+286.1% 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.