Escitalopram Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

161

Total Quantity

4,722

NHS Cost

£549

vs National Avg

-43.4%

HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 161 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £549 to the NHS. This is 43.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	161
Total Quantity	4,722
Total NHS Cost	£549
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-43.4%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	161 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-43.4% 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.