Escitalopram Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,580
Total Quantity
45.0K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+455.2%

THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 1,580 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,119 to the NHS. This is 455.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,580
Total Quantity45,006
Total NHS Cost£3,119
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+455.2%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,580 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+455.2% 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.