Escitalopram Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
909
Total Quantity
29.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+219.4%
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 909 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,242 to the NHS. This is 219.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 909 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,371 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,242 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +219.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 909 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +219.4% 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.