Escitalopram Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,001
Total Quantity
30.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+251.7%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,001 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,999 to the NHS. This is 251.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,445 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,999 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +251.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,001 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +251.7% 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.