Escitalopram Prescribing at NEWPORT SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
81
Total Quantity
2,660
NHS Cost
£160
vs National Avg
-71.5%
NEWPORT SURGERY prescribed 81 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £160 to the NHS. This is 71.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 81 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £160 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -71.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 81 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -71.5% 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.