Escitalopram Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
484
Total Quantity
13.9K
NHS Cost
£866
vs National Avg
+70.1%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 484 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £866 to the NHS. This is 70.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £866 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +70.1% 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.