Escitalopram Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
492
Total Quantity
24.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+72.9%
HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 492 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,743 to the NHS. This is 72.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 492 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,563 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,743 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 492 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +72.9% 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.