Escitalopram Prescribing at SOUTH HERMITAGE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
763
Total Quantity
27.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+168.1%
SOUTH HERMITAGE SURGERY prescribed 763 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,746 to the NHS. This is 168.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 763 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,957 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,746 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 763 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +168.1% 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.