Escitalopram Prescribing at PERKINS PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
987
Total Quantity
34.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+246.8%
PERKINS PRACTICE prescribed 987 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,042 to the NHS. This is 246.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 987 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,042 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +246.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 987 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +246.8% 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.