Escitalopram Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
246
Total Quantity
5,341
NHS Cost
£546
vs National Avg
-13.6%
MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 246 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £546 to the NHS. This is 13.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,341 |
| Total NHS Cost | £546 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.6% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -13.6% 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.