Escitalopram Prescribing at LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
207
Total Quantity
4,059
NHS Cost
£556
vs National Avg
-27.3%
LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 207 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £556 to the NHS. This is 27.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,059 |
| Total NHS Cost | £556 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -27.3% 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.