Escitalopram Prescribing at NORTH SHORE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
300
Total Quantity
7,546
NHS Cost
£538
vs National Avg
+5.4%
NORTH SHORE SURGERY prescribed 300 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £538 to the NHS. This is 5.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £538 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +5.4% 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.