Escitalopram Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
163
Total Quantity
6,748
NHS Cost
£429
vs National Avg
-42.7%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 163 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £429 to the NHS. This is 42.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 163 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £429 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 163 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -42.7% 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.