Escitalopram Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
198
Total Quantity
4,590
NHS Cost
£726
vs National Avg
-30.4%
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 198 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £726 to the NHS. This is 30.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 198 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £726 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 198 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -30.4% 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.