Escitalopram Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
186
Total Quantity
6,167
NHS Cost
£398
vs National Avg
-34.6%
MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 186 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £398 to the NHS. This is 34.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,167 |
| Total NHS Cost | £398 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.6% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -34.6% 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.