Escitalopram Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
153
Total Quantity
4,312
NHS Cost
£595
vs National Avg
-46.2%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 153 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £595 to the NHS. This is 46.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £595 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -46.2% 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.