Escitalopram Prescribing at RUSTHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
500
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£987
vs National Avg
+75.7%
RUSTHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 500 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £987 to the NHS. This is 75.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £987 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +75.7% 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.