Escitalopram Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
469
Total Quantity
22.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+64.8%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 469 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,328 to the NHS. This is 64.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,932 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,328 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +64.8% 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.