Escitalopram Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,150

Total Quantity

29.5K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+304.1%

LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 1,150 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,804 to the NHS. This is 304.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

109

Jun 2026

113

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,150
Total Quantity	29,518
Total NHS Cost	£1,804
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+304.1%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,150 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	+304.1% 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.