Escitalopram Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,159
Total Quantity
42.4K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+307.2%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,159 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,642 to the NHS. This is 307.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,159 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,642 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +307.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,159 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +307.2% 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.