Escitalopram Prescribing at PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
16.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+60.6%
PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 457 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,096 to the NHS. This is 60.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,611 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,096 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.6% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +60.6% 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.