Escitalopram Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,793
Total Quantity
60.6K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+530%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,793 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,002 to the NHS. This is 530% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,002 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +530% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +530% 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.