Escitalopram Prescribing at LAKESIDE MEDICAL
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
338
Total Quantity
9,240
NHS Cost
£580
vs National Avg
+18.8%
LAKESIDE MEDICAL prescribed 338 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £580 to the NHS. This is 18.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £580 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +18.8% 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.