Escitalopram Prescribing at SIXPENNY HANDLEY SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
296
Total Quantity
8,428
NHS Cost
£481
vs National Avg
+4%
SIXPENNY HANDLEY SURGERY prescribed 296 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £481 to the NHS. This is 4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £481 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +4% 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.