Escitalopram Prescribing at SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,625
Total Quantity
45.2K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+471%
SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,625 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,093 to the NHS. This is 471% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,152 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,093 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +471% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,625 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +471% 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.