Escitalopram Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

285

Total Quantity

10.6K

NHS Cost

£786

vs National Avg

+0.1%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 285 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £786 to the NHS. This is 0.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	285
Total Quantity	10,621
Total NHS Cost	£786
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+0.1%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	285 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	+0.1% 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.