Escitalopram Prescribing at HIGHWOODS SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
254
Total Quantity
5,065
NHS Cost
£302
vs National Avg
-10.8%
HIGHWOODS SURGERY prescribed 254 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £302 to the NHS. This is 10.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 254 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,065 |
| Total NHS Cost | £302 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 254 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -10.8% 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.