Escitalopram Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
864
Total Quantity
31.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+203.6%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 864 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,259 to the NHS. This is 203.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 864 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,097 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,259 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.6% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 864 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +203.6% 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.