Escitalopram Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

601

Total Quantity

12.5K

NHS Cost

£795

vs National Avg

+111.2%

SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 601 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £795 to the NHS. This is 111.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	601
Total Quantity	12,504
Total NHS Cost	£795
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+111.2%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	601 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	+111.2% 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.