Escitalopram Prescribing at HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
409
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£988
vs National Avg
+43.7%
HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 409 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £988 to the NHS. This is 43.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 409 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £988 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 409 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +43.7% 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.