Escitalopram Prescribing at POOLE TOWN SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
614
Total Quantity
29.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+115.7%
POOLE TOWN SURGERY prescribed 614 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,810 to the NHS. This is 115.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,810 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +115.7% 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.