Escitalopram Prescribing at OLD TOWN SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,142
Total Quantity
47.7K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+301.3%
OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,142 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,122 to the NHS. This is 301.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,729 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,122 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +301.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +301.3% 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.