Escitalopram Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
352
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+23.7%
PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 352 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,010 to the NHS. This is 23.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,792 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,010 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +23.7% 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.