Escitalopram Prescribing at NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
516
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+81.3%
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 516 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,068 to the NHS. This is 81.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,457 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,068 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +81.3% 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.