Citalopram hydrobromide Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,452
Total Quantity
132.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+37.5%

LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 2,452 items of Citalopram hydrobromide over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,037 to the NHS. This is 37.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Citalopram hydrobromide is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
185

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,452
Total Quantity132,855
Total NHS Cost£3,037
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+37.5%

Citalopram hydrobromide Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,452 items
National average per practice1,783 items
Difference+37.5% vs national average
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.