Escitalopram Prescribing at SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,507

NHS Cost

£89

vs National Avg

-78.2%

SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 62 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £89 to the NHS. This is 78.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	62
Total Quantity	1,507
Total NHS Cost	£89
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-78.2%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	62 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-78.2% 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.