Escitalopram Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
562
Total Quantity
13.4K
NHS Cost
£892
vs National Avg
+97.5%
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 562 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £892 to the NHS. This is 97.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 562 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £892 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 562 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +97.5% 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.