Escitalopram Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
321
Total Quantity
9,324
NHS Cost
£551
vs National Avg
+12.8%

MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 321 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £551 to the NHS. This is 12.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31

Prescribing Details

Total Items321
Total Quantity9,324
Total NHS Cost£551
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+12.8%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice321 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+12.8% vs national average
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.