Escitalopram Prescribing at OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
168
Total Quantity
3,297
NHS Cost
£210
vs National Avg
-41%
OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES prescribed 168 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £210 to the NHS. This is 41% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,297 |
| Total NHS Cost | £210 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -41% 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.