Escitalopram Prescribing at ST. JAMES SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,164
Total Quantity
33.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+309%
ST. JAMES SURGERY prescribed 1,164 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,559 to the NHS. This is 309% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,164 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,388 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,559 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +309% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,164 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +309% 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.