Escitalopram Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,056
Total Quantity
35.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+271%

SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,056 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,585 to the NHS. This is 271% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
74

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,056
Total Quantity35,650
Total NHS Cost£2,585
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+271%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,056 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+271% vs national average
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.