Escitalopram Prescribing at NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
259
Total Quantity
8,680
NHS Cost
£502
vs National Avg
-9%
NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY prescribed 259 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £502 to the NHS. This is 9% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 259 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £502 |
| Presentations | 3 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.