Escitalopram Prescribing at ST BEDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
657
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+130.8%

ST BEDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 657 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,337 to the NHS. This is 130.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
74

Prescribing Details

Total Items657
Total Quantity18,707
Total NHS Cost£1,337
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+130.8%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice657 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+130.8% 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.