Escitalopram Prescribing at LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,063

Total Quantity

37.3K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+273.5%

LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,063 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,334 to the NHS. This is 273.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

110

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,063
Total Quantity	37,303
Total NHS Cost	£2,334
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+273.5%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,063 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	+273.5% 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.