Escitalopram Prescribing at ST LEONARDS PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
509
Total Quantity
6,952
NHS Cost
£647
vs National Avg
+78.8%
ST LEONARDS PRACTICE prescribed 509 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £647 to the NHS. This is 78.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 509 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £647 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 509 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +78.8% 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.