Escitalopram Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£646
vs National Avg
-6.2%
OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 267 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £646 to the NHS. This is 6.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £646 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -6.2% 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.