Escitalopram Prescribing at PLAINS VIEW SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
717
Total Quantity
27.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+151.9%
PLAINS VIEW SURGERY prescribed 717 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,000 to the NHS. This is 151.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 717 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,077 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,000 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 717 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +151.9% 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.