Escitalopram Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,368
Total Quantity
39.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+380.7%

ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,368 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,717 to the NHS. This is 380.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,368
Total Quantity39,785
Total NHS Cost£2,717
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+380.7%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,368 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+380.7% 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.