Escitalopram Prescribing at NORTHGATE HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
458
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+60.9%
NORTHGATE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 458 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,332 to the NHS. This is 60.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,826 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,332 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +60.9% 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.