Escitalopram Prescribing at HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
589
Total Quantity
9,494
NHS Cost
£621
vs National Avg
+107%
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, prescribed 589 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £621 to the NHS. This is 107% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £621 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +107% 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.