Escitalopram Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
705
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+147.7%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 705 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,282 to the NHS. This is 147.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 705 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,757 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,282 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 705 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +147.7% 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.