Escitalopram Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
394
Total Quantity
7,693
NHS Cost
£508
vs National Avg
+38.4%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 394 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £508 to the NHS. This is 38.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,693 |
| Total NHS Cost | £508 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 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.