Escitalopram Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
179
Total Quantity
5,880
NHS Cost
£357
vs National Avg
-37.1%

OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 179 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £357 to the NHS. This is 37.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items179
Total Quantity5,880
Total NHS Cost£357
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-37.1%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice179 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference-37.1% vs national average
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.