Escitalopram Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

164

Total Quantity

5,726

NHS Cost

£347

vs National Avg

-42.4%

ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 164 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £347 to the NHS. This is 42.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	164
Total Quantity	5,726
Total NHS Cost	£347
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-42.4%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	164 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-42.4% 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.