Escitalopram Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,703
Total Quantity
77.1K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+498.4%
THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,703 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,069 to the NHS. This is 498.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,703 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,131 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,069 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +498.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,703 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +498.4% 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.