Escitalopram Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+57.8%
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 449 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,242 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,242 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +57.8% 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.