Escitalopram Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
259
Total Quantity
8,988
NHS Cost
£505
vs National Avg
-9%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 259 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £505 to the NHS. This is 9% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 259 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £505 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 259 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -9% 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.