Escitalopram Prescribing at LAKENHAM SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
972
Total Quantity
30.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+241.5%
LAKENHAM SURGERY prescribed 972 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,926 to the NHS. This is 241.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 972 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,689 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,926 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +241.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 972 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +241.5% 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.