Escitalopram Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,016
Total Quantity
31.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+257%
THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,016 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,896 to the NHS. This is 257% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,016 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,896 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +257% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,016 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +257% 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.