Escitalopram Prescribing at LION HEALTH
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
19.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+82%
LION HEALTH prescribed 518 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,267 to the NHS. This is 82% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,909 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,267 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +82% 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.