Escitalopram Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
542
Total Quantity
15.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+90.4%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 542 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,430 to the NHS. This is 90.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 542 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,430 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 542 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +90.4% 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.