Escitalopram Prescribing at HOWELL SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
653
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+129.4%
HOWELL SURGERY prescribed 653 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,071 to the NHS. This is 129.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 653 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,071 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 653 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +129.4% 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.