Escitalopram Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
646
Total Quantity
30.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+127%
THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 646 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,260 to the NHS. This is 127% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 646 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,260 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 646 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +127% 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.