Escitalopram Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,483
Total Quantity
37.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+421.1%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,483 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,451 to the NHS. This is 421.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,451 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +421.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +421.1% 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.