Escitalopram Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
181
Total Quantity
5,481
NHS Cost
£362
vs National Avg
-36.4%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 181 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £362 to the NHS. This is 36.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £362 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -36.4% 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.