Escitalopram Prescribing at SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
463
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£867
vs National Avg
+62.7%
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 463 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £867 to the NHS. This is 62.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 463 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,664 |
| Total NHS Cost | £867 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 463 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +62.7% 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.