Escitalopram Prescribing at SHIPDHAM SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
6,223
NHS Cost
£429
vs National Avg
-19.9%

SHIPDHAM SURGERY prescribed 228 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £429 to the NHS. This is 19.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items228
Total Quantity6,223
Total NHS Cost£429
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-19.9%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice228 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference-19.9% vs national average
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.