Escitalopram Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,064
Total Quantity
31.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+273.9%
HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,064 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,216 to the NHS. This is 273.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,216 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +273.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,064 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +273.9% 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.