Escitalopram Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
429
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£790
vs National Avg
+50.7%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 429 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £790 to the NHS. This is 50.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £790 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +50.7% 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.