Escitalopram Prescribing at HUMBER PRIMARY CARE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
307
Total Quantity
8,729
NHS Cost
£565
vs National Avg
+7.9%

HUMBER PRIMARY CARE prescribed 307 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £565 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items307
Total Quantity8,729
Total NHS Cost£565
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+7.9%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice307 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+7.9% vs national average
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.