Escitalopram Prescribing at SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
340
Total Quantity
9,242
NHS Cost
£555
vs National Avg
+19.5%
SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 340 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £555 to the NHS. This is 19.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £555 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +19.5% 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.