Escitalopram Prescribing at THE COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
333
Total Quantity
8,745
NHS Cost
£559
vs National Avg
+17%
THE COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 333 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £559 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,745 |
| Total NHS Cost | £559 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +17% 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.