Escitalopram Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,507
Total Quantity
42.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+429.5%
ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,507 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,784 to the NHS. This is 429.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,507 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,347 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,784 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +429.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,507 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +429.5% 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.