Escitalopram Prescribing at THE BASSINGHAM SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,479
Total Quantity
66.8K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+771%
THE BASSINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,479 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,754 to the NHS. This is 771% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,754 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +771% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +771% 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.