Escitalopram Prescribing at JOHN SMITH MEDICAL CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
118
Total Quantity
3,241
NHS Cost
£189
vs National Avg
-58.5%

JOHN SMITH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 118 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £189 to the NHS. This is 58.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items118
Total Quantity3,241
Total NHS Cost£189
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-58.5%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice118 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference-58.5% 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.