Escitalopram Prescribing at SHIRLAND MEDICAL
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
83
Total Quantity
3,906
NHS Cost
£219
vs National Avg
-70.8%
SHIRLAND MEDICAL prescribed 83 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £219 to the NHS. This is 70.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 83 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £219 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 83 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -70.8% 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.