Escitalopram Prescribing at OLDWOOD SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
688
Total Quantity
22.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+141.7%
OLDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 688 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,758 to the NHS. This is 141.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,302 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,758 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +141.7% 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.