Escitalopram Prescribing at HIGHLANDS SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£994
vs National Avg
+51.4%
HIGHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 431 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £994 to the NHS. This is 51.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £994 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +51.4% 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.