Escitalopram Prescribing at HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT.
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
584
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+105.2%
HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT. prescribed 584 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,427 to the NHS. This is 105.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,427 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +105.2% 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.