Escitalopram Prescribing at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
221
Total Quantity
7,606
NHS Cost
£457
vs National Avg
-22.3%
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 221 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £457 to the NHS. This is 22.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 221 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £457 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 221 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -22.3% 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.