Escitalopram Prescribing at RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
898
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+215.5%
RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 898 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,534 to the NHS. This is 215.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,463 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,534 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +215.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +215.5% 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.