Escitalopram Prescribing at MELROSE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
268
Total Quantity
8,262
NHS Cost
£661
vs National Avg
-5.8%
MELROSE SURGERY prescribed 268 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £661 to the NHS. This is 5.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £661 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -5.8% 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.