Escitalopram Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
355
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£971
vs National Avg
+24.7%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 355 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £971 to the NHS. This is 24.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 355 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £971 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 355 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +24.7% 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.