Escitalopram Prescribing at HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
336
Total Quantity
14.9K
NHS Cost
£876
vs National Avg
+18.1%
HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 336 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £876 to the NHS. This is 18.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,945 |
| Total NHS Cost | £876 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +18.1% 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.