Citalopram hydrobromide Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,467
Total Quantity
108.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+38.4%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 2,467 items of Citalopram hydrobromide over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,460 to the NHS. This is 38.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Citalopram hydrobromide is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,775 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,460 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.4% |
Citalopram hydrobromide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,783 items |
| Difference | +38.4% 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.