Escitalopram Prescribing at LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
161
Total Quantity
5,232
NHS Cost
£633
vs National Avg
-43.4%
LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 161 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £633 to the NHS. This is 43.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £633 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -43.4% 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.