Escitalopram Prescribing at OLD FORGE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
348
Total Quantity
7,770
NHS Cost
£494
vs National Avg
+22.3%
OLD FORGE SURGERY prescribed 348 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £494 to the NHS. This is 22.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £494 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +22.3% 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.