Escitalopram Prescribing at PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£689
vs National Avg
+73.6%
PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 494 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £689 to the NHS. This is 73.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £689 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.6% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +73.6% 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.