Escitalopram Prescribing at OAKLANDS SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
429
Total Quantity
8,022
NHS Cost
£478
vs National Avg
+50.7%
OAKLANDS SURGERY prescribed 429 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £478 to the NHS. This is 50.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,022 |
| Total NHS Cost | £478 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +50.7% 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.