Escitalopram Prescribing at THE LAURELS SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
298
Total Quantity
8,602
NHS Cost
£865
vs National Avg
+4.7%
THE LAURELS SURGERY prescribed 298 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £865 to the NHS. This is 4.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,602 |
| Total NHS Cost | £865 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +4.7% 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.